Finding the Third Proportional to 365,484 and 548,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,484 and 548,226 is: 822,339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,484 : 548,226 = 548,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,484/548,226 = 548,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,484x = 548,226 × 548,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,484x = 300,551,747,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,551,747,076/365,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,339
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