Finding the Third Proportional to 254,589 and 548,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,589 and 548,526 is: 1,181,829.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,589 : 548,526 = 548,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,589/548,526 = 548,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,589x = 548,526 × 548,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,589x = 300,880,772,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,880,772,676/254,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,829.43
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