Finding the Third Proportional to 226,252 and 487,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,252 and 487,472 is: 1,050,284.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,252 : 487,472 = 487,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,252/487,472 = 487,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,252x = 487,472 × 487,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,252x = 237,628,950,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,628,950,784/226,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,284.42
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