Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 548,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,942 and 548,707 is: 820,509.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,942 : 548,707 = 548,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,942/548,707 = 548,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,942x = 548,707 × 548,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,942x = 301,079,371,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,079,371,849/366,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,509.43
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