Finding the Third Proportional to 366,976 and 583,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,976 and 583,817 is: 928,786.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,976 : 583,817 = 583,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,976/583,817 = 583,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,976x = 583,817 × 583,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,976x = 340,842,289,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,842,289,489/366,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,786.32
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