Finding the Third Proportional to 376,778 and 528,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,778 and 528,057 is: 740,075.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,778 : 528,057 = 528,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,778/528,057 = 528,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,778x = 528,057 × 528,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,778x = 278,844,195,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,844,195,249/376,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,075.58
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