Finding the Third Proportional to 360,396 and 519,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,396 and 519,138 is: 747,800.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,396 : 519,138 = 519,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,396/519,138 = 519,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,396x = 519,138 × 519,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,396x = 269,504,263,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,504,263,044/360,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,800.37
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