Finding the Third Proportional to 366,928 and 583,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,928 and 583,745 is: 928,678.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,928 : 583,745 = 583,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,928/583,745 = 583,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,928x = 583,745 × 583,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,928x = 340,758,225,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,758,225,025/366,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,678.72
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