Finding the Third Proportional to 365,664 and 548,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,664 and 548,496 is: 822,744
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,664 : 548,496 = 548,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,664/548,496 = 548,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,664x = 548,496 × 548,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,664x = 300,847,862,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,847,862,016/365,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,744
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