Finding the Third Proportional to 366,724 and 583,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,724 and 583,530 is: 928,510.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,724 : 583,530 = 583,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,724/583,530 = 583,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,724x = 583,530 × 583,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,724x = 340,507,260,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,507,260,900/366,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,510.98
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