Finding the Third Proportional to 368,347 and 519,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,347 and 519,919 is: 733,861.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,347 : 519,919 = 519,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,347/519,919 = 519,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,347x = 519,919 × 519,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,347x = 270,315,766,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,315,766,561/368,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,861.73
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