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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,007 and 372,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,007 and 372,150 is: 526,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,007 : 372,150 = 372,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,007/372,150 = 372,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,007x = 372,150 × 372,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,007x = 138,495,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,495,622,500/263,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,585.31

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