Finding the Third Proportional to 228,225 and 492,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,225 and 492,537 is: 1,062,954.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,225 : 492,537 = 492,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,225/492,537 = 492,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,225x = 492,537 × 492,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,225x = 242,592,696,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,592,696,369/228,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,954.09
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