Finding the Third Proportional to 366,720 and 583,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,720 and 583,523 is: 928,498.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,720 : 583,523 = 583,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,720/583,523 = 583,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,720x = 583,523 × 583,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,720x = 340,499,091,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,499,091,529/366,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,498.83
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