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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,659 and 526,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,659 and 526,803 is: 744,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,659 : 526,803 = 526,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,659/526,803 = 526,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,659x = 526,803 × 526,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,659x = 277,521,400,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,521,400,809/372,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,706.02

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