Finding the Third Proportional to 372,659 and 526,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,659 and 526,803 is: 744,706.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,659 : 526,803 = 526,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,659/526,803 = 526,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,659x = 526,803 × 526,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,659x = 277,521,400,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,521,400,809/372,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,706.02
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