Finding the Third Proportional to 376,298 and 536,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,298 and 536,422 is: 764,682.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,298 : 536,422 = 536,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,298/536,422 = 536,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,298x = 536,422 × 536,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,298x = 287,748,562,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,748,562,084/376,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,682.68
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