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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,610 and 526,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,610 and 526,731 is: 744,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,610 : 526,731 = 526,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,610/526,731 = 526,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,610x = 526,731 × 526,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,610x = 277,445,546,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,445,546,361/372,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,600.38

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