Finding the Third Proportional to 364,950 and 581,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,950 and 581,148 is: 925,422.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,950 : 581,148 = 581,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,950/581,148 = 581,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,950x = 581,148 × 581,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,950x = 337,732,997,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,732,997,904/364,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,422.65
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