Finding the Third Proportional to 364,906 and 581,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,906 and 581,087 is: 925,339.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,906 : 581,087 = 581,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,906/581,087 = 581,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,906x = 581,087 × 581,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,906x = 337,662,101,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,662,101,569/364,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,339.95
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