Finding the Third Proportional to 227,270.25 and 494,331.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,270.25 and 494,331.75 is: 1,075,212.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,270.25 : 494,331.75 = 494,331.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,270.25/494,331.75 = 494,331.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,270.25x = 494,331.75 × 494,331.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,270.25x = 244,363,879,058.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,363,879,058.06/227,270.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,212.79
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