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Finding the Third Proportional to 548,266 and 860,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 548,266 and 860,262 is: 1,349,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,266 : 860,262 = 860,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,266/860,262 = 860,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,266x = 860,262 × 860,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,266x = 740,050,708,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,050,708,644/548,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,802.30

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