Finding the Third Proportional to 367,380 and 519,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,380 and 519,984 is: 735,977.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,380 : 519,984 = 519,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,380/519,984 = 519,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,380x = 519,984 × 519,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,380x = 270,383,360,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,383,360,256/367,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,977.35
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