Finding the Third Proportional to 369,981 and 585,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,981 and 585,306 is: 925,947.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,981 : 585,306 = 585,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,981/585,306 = 585,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,981x = 585,306 × 585,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,981x = 342,583,113,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,583,113,636/369,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,947.86
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