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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,034 and 372,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,034 and 372,188 is: 526,638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,034 : 372,188 = 372,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,034/372,188 = 372,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,034x = 372,188 × 372,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,034x = 138,523,907,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,523,907,344/263,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,638.79

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