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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,248 and 376,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,248 and 376,524 is: 495,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,248 : 376,524 = 376,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,248/376,524 = 376,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,248x = 376,524 × 376,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,248x = 141,770,322,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,770,322,576/286,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,270.96

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