Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 583,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,946 and 583,772 is: 928,719.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,946 : 583,772 = 583,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,946/583,772 = 583,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,946x = 583,772 × 583,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,946x = 340,789,747,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,789,747,984/366,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,719.07
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