Finding the Third Proportional to 228,028 and 495,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,028 and 495,000 is: 1,074,539.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,028 : 495,000 = 495,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,028/495,000 = 495,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,028x = 495,000 × 495,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,028x = 245,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,025,000,000/228,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,539.09
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