Finding the Third Proportional to 376,772 and 527,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,772 and 527,013 is: 737,163.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,772 : 527,013 = 527,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,772/527,013 = 527,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,772x = 527,013 × 527,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,772x = 277,742,702,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,742,702,169/376,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,163.86
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