Finding the Third Proportional to 227,730.38 and 486,987.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,730.38 and 486,987.75 is: 1,041,394.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,730.38 : 486,987.75 = 486,987.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,730.38/486,987.75 = 486,987.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,730.38x = 486,987.75 × 486,987.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,730.38x = 237,157,068,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,157,068,650.06/227,730.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,394.10
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