Finding the Third Proportional to 367,429 and 520,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,429 and 520,057 is: 736,085.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,429 : 520,057 = 520,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,429/520,057 = 520,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,429x = 520,057 × 520,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,429x = 270,459,283,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,459,283,249/367,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,085.84
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