Finding the Third Proportional to 359,784 and 519,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,784 and 519,780 is: 750,926.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,784 : 519,780 = 519,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,784/519,780 = 519,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,784x = 519,780 × 519,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,784x = 270,171,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,171,248,400/359,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,926.25
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