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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,901 and 534,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,901 and 534,306 is: 761,488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,901 : 534,306 = 534,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,901/534,306 = 534,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,901x = 534,306 × 534,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,901x = 285,482,901,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,482,901,636/374,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,488.77

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