Finding the Third Proportional to 229,643 and 504,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,643 and 504,121 is: 1,106,665.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,643 : 504,121 = 504,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,643/504,121 = 504,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,643x = 504,121 × 504,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,643x = 254,137,982,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,137,982,641/229,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,106,665.49
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