Finding the Third Proportional to 366,668 and 583,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,668 and 583,448 is: 928,391.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,668 : 583,448 = 583,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,668/583,448 = 583,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,668x = 583,448 × 583,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,668x = 340,411,568,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,411,568,704/366,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,391.81
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