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Finding the Third Proportional to 548,270 and 860,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 548,270 and 860,268 is: 1,349,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,270 : 860,268 = 860,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,270/860,268 = 860,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,270x = 860,268 × 860,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,270x = 740,061,031,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,061,031,824/548,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,811.28

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