Finding the Third Proportional to 377,356 and 527,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,356 and 527,910 is: 738,530.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,356 : 527,910 = 527,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,356/527,910 = 527,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,356x = 527,910 × 527,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,356x = 278,688,968,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,688,968,100/377,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,530.64
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