Finding the Third Proportional to 384,305 and 547,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,305 and 547,449 is: 779,850.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,305 : 547,449 = 547,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,305/547,449 = 547,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,305x = 547,449 × 547,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,305x = 299,700,407,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,700,407,601/384,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,850.40
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