Finding the Third Proportional to 377,082 and 527,464.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,082 and 527,464.13 is: 737,819.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,082 : 527,464.13 = 527,464.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,082/527,464.13 = 527,464.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,082x = 527,464.13 × 527,464.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,082x = 278,218,403,162.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,218,403,162.02/377,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,819.37
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