Finding the Third Proportional to 365,480 and 548,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,480 and 548,220 is: 822,330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,480 : 548,220 = 548,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,480/548,220 = 548,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,480x = 548,220 × 548,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,480x = 300,545,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,545,168,400/365,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,330
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