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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,545 and 376,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,545 and 376,452 is: 527,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545 : 376,452 = 376,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545/376,452 = 376,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545x = 376,452 × 376,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545x = 141,716,108,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,716,108,304/268,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,718.29

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