Finding the Third Proportional to 226,386 and 487,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,386 and 487,548 is: 1,049,990.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,386 : 487,548 = 487,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,386/487,548 = 487,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,386x = 487,548 × 487,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,386x = 237,703,052,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,703,052,304/226,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,990.07
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