Finding the Third Proportional to 362,072 and 506,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,072 and 506,437 is: 708,363.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,072 : 506,437 = 506,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,072/506,437 = 506,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,072x = 506,437 × 506,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,072x = 256,478,434,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,478,434,969/362,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,363.07
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