Finding the Third Proportional to 376,754 and 528,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,754 and 528,021 is: 740,021.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,754 : 528,021 = 528,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,754/528,021 = 528,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,754x = 528,021 × 528,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,754x = 278,806,176,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,806,176,441/376,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,021.81
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