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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,032 and 372,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,032 and 372,185 is: 526,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,032 : 372,185 = 372,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,032/372,185 = 372,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,032x = 372,185 × 372,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,032x = 138,521,674,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,521,674,225/263,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,634.30

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