Finding the Third Proportional to 367,398 and 520,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,398 and 520,011 is: 736,017.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,398 : 520,011 = 520,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,398/520,011 = 520,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,398x = 520,011 × 520,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,398x = 270,411,440,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,411,440,121/367,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,017.72
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