Finding the Third Proportional to 376,749 and 528,013.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,749 and 528,013.50 is: 740,010.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,749 : 528,013.50 = 528,013.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,749/528,013.50 = 528,013.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,749x = 528,013.50 × 528,013.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,749x = 278,798,256,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,798,256,182.25/376,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,010.61
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