Finding the Third Proportional to 366,962 and 583,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,962 and 583,796 is: 928,754.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,962 : 583,796 = 583,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,962/583,796 = 583,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,962x = 583,796 × 583,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,962x = 340,817,769,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,817,769,616/366,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,754.94
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