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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,992 and 510,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,992 and 510,954 is: 698,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,992 : 510,954 = 510,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,992/510,954 = 510,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,992x = 510,954 × 510,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,992x = 261,073,990,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,073,990,116/373,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,073.73

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