Finding the Third Proportional to 364,915 and 581,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,915 and 581,100 is: 925,358.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,915 : 581,100 = 581,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,915/581,100 = 581,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,915x = 581,100 × 581,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,915x = 337,677,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,677,210,000/364,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,358.54
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