Finding the Third Proportional to 376,948 and 528,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,948 and 528,290 is: 740,394.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,948 : 528,290 = 528,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,948/528,290 = 528,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,948x = 528,290 × 528,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,948x = 279,090,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,090,324,100/376,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,394.76
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