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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,612 and 526,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,612 and 526,734 is: 744,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,612 : 526,734 = 526,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,612/526,734 = 526,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,612x = 526,734 × 526,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,612x = 277,448,706,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,448,706,756/372,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,604.86

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