Finding the Third Proportional to 415,262 and 548,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,262 and 548,670 is: 724,936.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,262 : 548,670 = 548,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,262/548,670 = 548,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,262x = 548,670 × 548,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,262x = 301,038,768,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,038,768,900/415,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,936.95
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