Finding the Third Proportional to 365,472 and 548,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,472 and 548,208 is: 822,312
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,472 : 548,208 = 548,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,472/548,208 = 548,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,472x = 548,208 × 548,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,472x = 300,532,011,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,532,011,264/365,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,312
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