Finding the Third Proportional to 227,522 and 496,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,522 and 496,516 is: 1,083,535.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,522 : 496,516 = 496,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,522/496,516 = 496,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,522x = 496,516 × 496,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,522x = 246,528,138,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,528,138,256/227,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,535.39
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