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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,672 and 526,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,672 and 526,824 is: 744,739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,672 : 526,824 = 526,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,672/526,824 = 526,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,672x = 526,824 × 526,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,672x = 277,543,526,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,543,526,976/372,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,739.41

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