Finding the Third Proportional to 401,852 and 545,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,852 and 545,767 is: 741,222.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,852 : 545,767 = 545,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,852/545,767 = 545,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,852x = 545,767 × 545,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,852x = 297,861,618,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,861,618,289/401,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,222.19
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