Finding the Third Proportional to 372,606 and 526,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,606 and 526,725 is: 744,591.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,606 : 526,725 = 526,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,606/526,725 = 526,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,606x = 526,725 × 526,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,606x = 277,439,225,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,439,225,625/372,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,591.41
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