Finding the Third Proportional to 364,774 and 582,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,774 and 582,732 is: 930,923.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,774 : 582,732 = 582,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,774/582,732 = 582,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,774x = 582,732 × 582,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,774x = 339,576,583,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,576,583,824/364,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,923.21
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