Finding the Third Proportional to 364,722 and 586,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,722 and 586,004 is: 941,540.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,722 : 586,004 = 586,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,722/586,004 = 586,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,722x = 586,004 × 586,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,722x = 343,400,688,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,400,688,016/364,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,540.92
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