Finding the Third Proportional to 366,938 and 583,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,938 and 583,758 is: 928,694.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,938 : 583,758 = 583,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,938/583,758 = 583,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,938x = 583,758 × 583,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,938x = 340,773,402,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,773,402,564/366,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,694.77
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