Finding the Third Proportional to 366 and 528
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Solution
The third proportional to 366 and 528 is: 761.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366 : 528 = 528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366/528 = 528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366x = 528 × 528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366x = 278,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,784/366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761.70
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