Finding the Third Proportional to 366,948 and 516,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,948 and 516,750 is: 727,706.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,948 : 516,750 = 516,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,948/516,750 = 516,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,948x = 516,750 × 516,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,948x = 267,030,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,030,562,500/366,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,706.82
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