Finding the Third Proportional to 366,008 and 584,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,008 and 584,409 is: 933,132.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,008 : 584,409 = 584,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,008/584,409 = 584,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,008x = 584,409 × 584,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,008x = 341,533,879,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,533,879,281/366,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,132.28
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