Finding the Third Proportional to 364,635 and 576,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,635 and 576,918 is: 912,787.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,635 : 576,918 = 576,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,635/576,918 = 576,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,635x = 576,918 × 576,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,635x = 332,834,378,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,834,378,724/364,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,787.80
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