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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,682 and 526,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,682 and 526,838 is: 744,759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,682 : 526,838 = 526,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,682/526,838 = 526,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,682x = 526,838 × 526,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,682x = 277,558,278,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,558,278,244/372,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,759.01

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