Finding the Third Proportional to 364,801 and 548,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,801 and 548,369 is: 824,308.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,801 : 548,369 = 548,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,801/548,369 = 548,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,801x = 548,369 × 548,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,801x = 300,708,560,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,708,560,161/364,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,308.49
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