Finding the Third Proportional to 366,977 and 548,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,977 and 548,757 is: 820,580.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,977 : 548,757 = 548,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,977/548,757 = 548,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,977x = 548,757 × 548,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,977x = 301,134,245,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,134,245,049/366,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,580.70
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