Finding the Third Proportional to 377,088 and 527,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,088 and 527,472 is: 737,829.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,088 : 527,472 = 527,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,088/527,472 = 527,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,088x = 527,472 × 527,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,088x = 278,226,710,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,226,710,784/377,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,829.66
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