Finding the Third Proportional to 366,676 and 583,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,676 and 583,460 is: 928,409.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,676 : 583,460 = 583,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,676/583,460 = 583,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,676x = 583,460 × 583,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,676x = 340,425,571,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,425,571,600/366,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,409.74
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