Finding the Third Proportional to 376,746 and 528,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,746 and 528,009 is: 740,003.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,746 : 528,009 = 528,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,746/528,009 = 528,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,746x = 528,009 × 528,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,746x = 278,793,504,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,793,504,081/376,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,003.89
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