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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,033 and 556,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,033 and 556,602 is: 832,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,033 : 556,602 = 556,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,033/556,602 = 556,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,033x = 556,602 × 556,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,033x = 309,805,786,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,805,786,404/372,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,737.38

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