Finding the Third Proportional to 377,903 and 528,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,903 and 528,334 is: 738,646.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,903 : 528,334 = 528,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,903/528,334 = 528,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,903x = 528,334 × 528,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,903x = 279,136,815,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,136,815,556/377,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,646.73
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