Finding the Third Proportional to 366,969 and 607,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,969 and 607,342 is: 1,005,164.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,969 : 607,342 = 607,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,969/607,342 = 607,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,969x = 607,342 × 607,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,969x = 368,864,304,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,864,304,964/366,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,164.75
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