Finding the Third Proportional to 366,971 and 607,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,971 and 607,345 is: 1,005,169.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,971 : 607,345 = 607,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,971/607,345 = 607,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,971x = 607,345 × 607,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,971x = 368,867,949,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,867,949,025/366,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,169.21
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