Finding the Third Proportional to 376,888 and 528,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,888 and 528,200 is: 740,260.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,888 : 528,200 = 528,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,888/528,200 = 528,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,888x = 528,200 × 528,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,888x = 278,995,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,995,240,000/376,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,260.34
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