Finding the Third Proportional to 226,920 and 487,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,920 and 487,536 is: 1,047,467.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,920 : 487,536 = 487,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,920/487,536 = 487,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,920x = 487,536 × 487,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,920x = 237,691,351,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,691,351,296/226,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,467.62
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