Finding the Third Proportional to 228,729 and 501,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,729 and 501,765 is: 1,100,726.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,729 : 501,765 = 501,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,729/501,765 = 501,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,729x = 501,765 × 501,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,729x = 251,768,115,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,768,115,225/228,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,726.69
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