Finding the Third Proportional to 376,744 and 528,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,744 and 528,006 is: 739,999.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,744 : 528,006 = 528,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,744/528,006 = 528,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,744x = 528,006 × 528,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,744x = 278,790,336,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,790,336,036/376,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,999.41
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