Finding the Third Proportional to 226,726 and 497,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,726 and 497,718 is: 1,092,610.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,726 : 497,718 = 497,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,726/497,718 = 497,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,726x = 497,718 × 497,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,726x = 247,723,207,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,723,207,524/226,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,092,610.50
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