Finding the Third Proportional to 364,832 and 582,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,832 and 582,814 is: 931,037.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,832 : 582,814 = 582,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,832/582,814 = 582,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,832x = 582,814 × 582,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,832x = 339,672,158,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,672,158,596/364,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,037.19
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