Finding the Third Proportional to 229,280 and 505,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,280 and 505,056 is: 1,112,532.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,280 : 505,056 = 505,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,280/505,056 = 505,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,280x = 505,056 × 505,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,280x = 255,081,563,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,081,563,136/229,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,532.99
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