Finding the Third Proportional to 366,918 and 583,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,918 and 583,730 is: 928,656.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,918 : 583,730 = 583,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,918/583,730 = 583,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,918x = 583,730 × 583,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,918x = 340,740,712,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,740,712,900/366,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,656.30
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