Finding the Third Proportional to 366,920 and 583,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,920 and 583,733 is: 928,660.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,920 : 583,733 = 583,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,920/583,733 = 583,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,920x = 583,733 × 583,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,920x = 340,744,215,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,744,215,289/366,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,660.79
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