Finding the Third Proportional to 226,717.50 and 494,881.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,717.50 and 494,881.50 is: 1,080,232.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,717.50 : 494,881.50 = 494,881.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,717.50/494,881.50 = 494,881.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,717.50x = 494,881.50 × 494,881.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,717.50x = 244,907,699,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,907,699,042.25/226,717.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,232.88
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