Finding the Third Proportional to 227,502 and 489,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,502 and 489,888 is: 1,054,892.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,502 : 489,888 = 489,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,502/489,888 = 489,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,502x = 489,888 × 489,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,502x = 239,990,252,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,990,252,544/227,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,054,892.94
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