Finding the Third Proportional to 367,414 and 520,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,414 and 520,035 is: 736,053.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,414 : 520,035 = 520,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,414/520,035 = 520,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,414x = 520,035 × 520,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,414x = 270,436,401,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,436,401,225/367,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,053.61
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