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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,606 and 526,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,606 and 526,725 is: 744,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,606 : 526,725 = 526,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,606/526,725 = 526,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,606x = 526,725 × 526,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,606x = 277,439,225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,439,225,625/372,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,591.41

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