Finding the Third Proportional to 229,436 and 494,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,436 and 494,028 is: 1,063,754.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,436 : 494,028 = 494,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,436/494,028 = 494,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,436x = 494,028 × 494,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,436x = 244,063,664,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,063,664,784/229,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063,754.88
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