Finding the Third Proportional to 354,106 and 548,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,106 and 548,296 is: 848,978.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,106 : 548,296 = 548,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,106/548,296 = 548,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,106x = 548,296 × 548,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,106x = 300,628,503,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,628,503,616/354,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,978.85
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