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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,299.84 and 536,421.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,299.84 and 536,421.66 is: 764,677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,299.84 : 536,421.66 = 536,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,299.84/536,421.66 = 536,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,299.84x = 536,421.66 × 536,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,299.84x = 287,748,193,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,748,193,293.99/376,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,677.95

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