Finding the Third Proportional to 227,787 and 483,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,787 and 483,604 is: 1,026,717.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,787 : 483,604 = 483,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,787/483,604 = 483,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,787x = 483,604 × 483,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,787x = 233,872,828,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,872,828,816/227,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,717.19
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