Finding the Third Proportional to 377,569 and 548,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,569 and 548,521 is: 796,874.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,569 : 548,521 = 548,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,569/548,521 = 548,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,569x = 548,521 × 548,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,569x = 300,875,287,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,875,287,441/377,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,874.98
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