Finding the Third Proportional to 376,734 and 527,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,734 and 527,997 is: 739,993.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,734 : 527,997 = 527,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,734/527,997 = 527,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,734x = 527,997 × 527,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,734x = 278,780,832,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,780,832,009/376,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,993.82
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