Finding the Third Proportional to 415,218 and 545,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,218 and 545,208 is: 715,893.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,218 : 545,208 = 545,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,218/545,208 = 545,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,218x = 545,208 × 545,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,218x = 297,251,763,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,251,763,264/415,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,893.25
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