Finding the Third Proportional to 366,206 and 566,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,206 and 566,733 is: 877,064.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,206 : 566,733 = 566,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,206/566,733 = 566,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,206x = 566,733 × 566,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,206x = 321,186,293,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,186,293,289/366,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,064.53
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