Finding the Third Proportional to 363,867.75 and 521,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,867.75 and 521,028 is: 746,068.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,867.75 : 521,028 = 521,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,867.75/521,028 = 521,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,867.75x = 521,028 × 521,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,867.75x = 271,470,176,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,470,176,784/363,867.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,068.25
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