Finding the Third Proportional to 226,800 and 488,733.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,800 and 488,733.75 is: 1,053,177.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,800 : 488,733.75 = 488,733.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,800/488,733.75 = 488,733.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,800x = 488,733.75 × 488,733.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,800x = 238,860,678,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,860,678,389.06/226,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,177.59
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