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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,916 and 535,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,916 and 535,751 is: 765,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,916 : 535,751 = 535,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,916/535,751 = 535,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,916x = 535,751 × 535,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,916x = 287,029,134,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,029,134,001/374,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,582.51

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