Finding the Third Proportional to 372,658 and 526,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,658 and 526,801.50 is: 744,703.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,658 : 526,801.50 = 526,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,658/526,801.50 = 526,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,658x = 526,801.50 × 526,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,658x = 277,519,820,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,519,820,402.25/372,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,703.78
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