Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 583,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,970 and 583,808 is: 928,772.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,970 : 583,808 = 583,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,970/583,808 = 583,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,970x = 583,808 × 583,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,970x = 340,831,780,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,831,780,864/366,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,772.87
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