Finding the Third Proportional to 376,742 and 528,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,742 and 528,003 is: 739,994.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,742 : 528,003 = 528,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,742/528,003 = 528,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,742x = 528,003 × 528,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,742x = 278,787,168,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,787,168,009/376,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,994.92
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