Finding the Third Proportional to 366,866 and 526,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,866 and 526,947 is: 756,878.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,866 : 526,947 = 526,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,866/526,947 = 526,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,866x = 526,947 × 526,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,866x = 277,673,140,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,673,140,809/366,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,878.92
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