Finding the Third Proportional to 548,261 and 822,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,261 and 822,388 is: 1,233,576.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,261 : 822,388 = 822,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,261/822,388 = 822,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,261x = 822,388 × 822,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,261x = 676,322,022,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,322,022,544/548,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,576.75
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