Finding the Third Proportional to 366,405 and 582,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,405 and 582,854 is: 927,167.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,405 : 582,854 = 582,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,405/582,854 = 582,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,405x = 582,854 × 582,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,405x = 339,718,785,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,718,785,316/366,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,167.44
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