Finding the Third Proportional to 376,598 and 526,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,598 and 526,750 is: 736,768.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,598 : 526,750 = 526,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,598/526,750 = 526,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,598x = 526,750 × 526,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,598x = 277,465,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,465,562,500/376,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,768.55
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