Finding the Third Proportional to 365,654 and 583,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,654 and 583,901 is: 932,412.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,654 : 583,901 = 583,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,654/583,901 = 583,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,654x = 583,901 × 583,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,654x = 340,940,377,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,940,377,801/365,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,412.55
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