Finding the Third Proportional to 226,248 and 487,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,248 and 487,464 is: 1,050,268.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,248 : 487,464 = 487,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,248/487,464 = 487,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,248x = 487,464 × 487,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,248x = 237,621,151,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,621,151,296/226,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,268.52
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