Finding the Third Proportional to 364,831 and 582,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,831 and 582,808 is: 931,020.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,831 : 582,808 = 582,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,831/582,808 = 582,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,831x = 582,808 × 582,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,831x = 339,665,164,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,665,164,864/364,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,020.57
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