Finding the Third Proportional to 367,075 and 516,928.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,075 and 516,928.50 is: 727,957.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,075 : 516,928.50 = 516,928.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,075/516,928.50 = 516,928.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,075x = 516,928.50 × 516,928.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,075x = 267,215,074,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,215,074,112.25/367,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,957.70
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