Finding the Third Proportional to 367,402 and 520,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,402 and 520,016 is: 736,023.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,402 : 520,016 = 520,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,402/520,016 = 520,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,402x = 520,016 × 520,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,402x = 270,416,640,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,416,640,256/367,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,023.87
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