Finding the Third Proportional to 548,407 and 847,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,407 and 847,504 is: 1,309,726.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,407 : 847,504 = 847,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,407/847,504 = 847,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,407x = 847,504 × 847,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,407x = 718,263,030,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,263,030,016/548,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,309,726.23
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