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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,614 and 526,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,614 and 526,737 is: 744,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,614 : 526,737 = 526,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,614/526,737 = 526,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,614x = 526,737 × 526,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,614x = 277,451,867,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,451,867,169/372,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,609.35

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