Finding the Third Proportional to 367,016 and 516,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,016 and 516,824 is: 727,780.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,016 : 516,824 = 516,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,016/516,824 = 516,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,016x = 516,824 × 516,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,016x = 267,107,046,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,107,046,976/367,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,780.39
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