Finding the Third Proportional to 227,502 and 489,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,502 and 489,348 is: 1,052,568.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,502 : 489,348 = 489,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,502/489,348 = 489,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,502x = 489,348 × 489,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,502x = 239,461,465,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,461,465,104/227,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052,568.62
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