Finding the Third Proportional to 367,036.31 and 516,876.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,036.31 and 516,876.19 is: 727,887.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,036.31 : 516,876.19 = 516,876.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,036.31/516,876.19 = 516,876.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,036.31x = 516,876.19 × 516,876.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,036.31x = 267,160,993,204.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,160,993,204.54/367,036.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,887.09
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