Finding the Third Proportional to 368,176 and 581,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,176 and 581,934 is: 919,797.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,176 : 581,934 = 581,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,176/581,934 = 581,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,176x = 581,934 × 581,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,176x = 338,647,180,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,647,180,356/368,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,797.00
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