Finding the Third Proportional to 403,787 and 548,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,787 and 548,615 is: 745,389.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,787 : 548,615 = 548,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,787/548,615 = 548,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,787x = 548,615 × 548,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,787x = 300,978,418,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,978,418,225/403,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,389.07
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