Finding the Third Proportional to 401,878 and 547,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,878 and 547,290 is: 745,316.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,878 : 547,290 = 547,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,878/547,290 = 547,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,878x = 547,290 × 547,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,878x = 299,526,344,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,526,344,100/401,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,316.60
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