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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,029 and 372,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,029 and 372,181 is: 526,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,029 : 372,181 = 372,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,029/372,181 = 372,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,029x = 372,181 × 372,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,029x = 138,518,696,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518,696,761/263,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,628.99

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