Finding the Third Proportional to 229,775.75 and 504,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,775.75 and 504,906 is: 1,109,473.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,775.75 : 504,906 = 504,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,775.75/504,906 = 504,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,775.75x = 504,906 × 504,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,775.75x = 254,930,068,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,930,068,836/229,775.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,473.34
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