Finding the Third Proportional to 369,743 and 584,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,743 and 584,966 is: 925,467.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,743 : 584,966 = 584,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,743/584,966 = 584,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,743x = 584,966 × 584,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,743x = 342,185,221,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,185,221,156/369,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,467.75
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