Finding the Third Proportional to 227 and 500
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Solution
The third proportional to 227 and 500 is: 1,101.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227 : 500 = 500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227/500 = 500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227x = 500 × 500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227x = 250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,000/227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101.32
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