Finding the Third Proportional to 227,210 and 492,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,210 and 492,035 is: 1,065,527.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,210 : 492,035 = 492,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,210/492,035 = 492,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,210x = 492,035 × 492,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,210x = 242,098,441,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,098,441,225/227,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,527.23
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