Finding the Third Proportional to 360,414 and 519,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,414 and 519,165 is: 747,840.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,414 : 519,165 = 519,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,414/519,165 = 519,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,414x = 519,165 × 519,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,414x = 269,532,297,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,532,297,225/360,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,840.81
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