Finding the Third Proportional to 248,922 and 546,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,922 and 546,228 is: 1,198,628.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,922 : 546,228 = 546,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,922/546,228 = 546,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,922x = 546,228 × 546,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,922x = 298,365,027,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,365,027,984/248,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,628.60
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