Finding the Third Proportional to 366,932 and 583,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,932 and 583,751 is: 928,687.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,932 : 583,751 = 583,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,932/583,751 = 583,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,932x = 583,751 × 583,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,932x = 340,765,230,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,765,230,001/366,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,687.69
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