Finding the Third Proportional to 337,750 and 527,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,750 and 527,073 is: 822,519.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,750 : 527,073 = 527,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,750/527,073 = 527,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,750x = 527,073 × 527,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,750x = 277,805,947,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,805,947,329/337,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,519.46
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