Finding the Third Proportional to 374,818 and 548,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,818 and 548,169 is: 801,693.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,818 : 548,169 = 548,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,818/548,169 = 548,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,818x = 548,169 × 548,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,818x = 300,489,252,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,489,252,561/374,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,693.76
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