Finding the Third Proportional to 364,936 and 581,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,936 and 581,132 is: 925,407.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,936 : 581,132 = 581,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,936/581,132 = 581,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,936x = 581,132 × 581,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,936x = 337,714,401,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,714,401,424/364,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,407.20
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