Finding the Third Proportional to 376,782 and 528,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,782 and 528,063 is: 740,084.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,782 : 528,063 = 528,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,782/528,063 = 528,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,782x = 528,063 × 528,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,782x = 278,850,531,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,850,531,969/376,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,084.54
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