Finding the Third Proportional to 548,076 and 860,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,076 and 860,967 is: 1,352,484.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,076 : 860,967 = 860,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,076/860,967 = 860,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,076x = 860,967 × 860,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,076x = 741,264,175,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,264,175,089/548,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,484.28
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