Finding the Third Proportional to 365,507 and 548,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,507 and 548,261 is: 822,392.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,507 : 548,261 = 548,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,507/548,261 = 548,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,507x = 548,261 × 548,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,507x = 300,590,124,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,590,124,121/365,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,392.25
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