Finding the Third Proportional to 366,261 and 760,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,261 and 760,593 is: 1,579,479.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,261 : 760,593 = 760,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,261/760,593 = 760,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,261x = 760,593 × 760,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,261x = 578,501,711,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,501,711,649/366,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,479.42
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