Finding the Third Proportional to 365,512 and 548,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,512 and 548,268 is: 822,402
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,512 : 548,268 = 548,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,512/548,268 = 548,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,512x = 548,268 × 548,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,512x = 300,597,799,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,597,799,824/365,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,402
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