Finding the Third Proportional to 369,648 and 588,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,648 and 588,366 is: 936,497.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,648 : 588,366 = 588,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,648/588,366 = 588,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,648x = 588,366 × 588,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,648x = 346,174,549,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,174,549,956/369,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,497.83
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