Finding the Third Proportional to 548,592 and 822,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,592 and 822,889 is: 1,234,335.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,592 : 822,889 = 822,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,592/822,889 = 822,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,592x = 822,889 × 822,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,592x = 677,146,306,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,146,306,321/548,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,335.00
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