Finding the Third Proportional to 365,498 and 548,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,498 and 548,244 is: 822,361.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,498 : 548,244 = 548,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,498/548,244 = 548,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,498x = 548,244 × 548,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,498x = 300,571,483,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,571,483,536/365,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,361.50
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