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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,316 and 376,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,316 and 376,281 is: 537,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,316 : 376,281 = 376,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,316/376,281 = 376,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,316x = 376,281 × 376,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,316x = 141,587,390,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,587,390,961/263,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,709.03

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