Finding the Third Proportional to 227,217 and 492,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,217 and 492,051 is: 1,065,563.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,217 : 492,051 = 492,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,217/492,051 = 492,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,217x = 492,051 × 492,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,217x = 242,114,186,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,114,186,601/227,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,563.70
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