Finding the Third Proportional to 227,504 and 489,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,504 and 489,892 is: 1,054,900.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,504 : 489,892 = 489,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,504/489,892 = 489,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,504x = 489,892 × 489,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,504x = 239,994,171,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,994,171,664/227,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,054,900.89
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