Finding the Third Proportional to 376,305 and 536,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,305 and 536,428 is: 764,685.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,305 : 536,428 = 536,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,305/536,428 = 536,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,305x = 536,428 × 536,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,305x = 287,754,999,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,754,999,184/376,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,685.56
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