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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,336 and 376,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,336 and 376,311 is: 537,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,336 : 376,311 = 376,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,336/376,311 = 376,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,336x = 376,311 × 376,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,336x = 141,609,968,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,609,968,721/263,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,753.93

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