Finding the Third Proportional to 372,618 and 526,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,618 and 526,743 is: 744,618.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,618 : 526,743 = 526,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,618/526,743 = 526,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,618x = 526,743 × 526,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,618x = 277,458,188,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,458,188,049/372,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,618.32
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