Finding the Third Proportional to 548,433 and 1,222,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,433 and 1,222,902 is: 2,726,840.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,433 : 1,222,902 = 1,222,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,433/1,222,902 = 1,222,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,433x = 1,222,902 × 1,222,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,433x = 1,495,489,301,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,489,301,604/548,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,726,840.47
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