Finding the Third Proportional to 229,194 and 492,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,194 and 492,246 is: 1,057,209.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,194 : 492,246 = 492,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,194/492,246 = 492,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,194x = 492,246 × 492,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,194x = 242,306,124,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,306,124,516/229,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,209.72
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