Finding the Third Proportional to 366,216 and 582,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,216 and 582,744 is: 927,295.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,216 : 582,744 = 582,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,216/582,744 = 582,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,216x = 582,744 × 582,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,216x = 339,590,569,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,590,569,536/366,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,295.83
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