Finding the Third Proportional to 227,841.75 and 498,573.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,841.75 and 498,573.75 is: 1,091,001.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,841.75 : 498,573.75 = 498,573.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,841.75/498,573.75 = 498,573.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,841.75x = 498,573.75 × 498,573.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,841.75x = 248,575,784,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,575,784,189.06/227,841.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,001.91
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