Finding the Third Proportional to 366,717 and 583,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,717 and 583,519 is: 928,493.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,717 : 583,519 = 583,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,717/583,519 = 583,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,717x = 583,519 × 583,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,717x = 340,494,423,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,494,423,361/366,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,493.70
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