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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,302 and 536,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,302 and 536,425 is: 764,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,302 : 536,425 = 536,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,302/536,425 = 536,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,302x = 536,425 × 536,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,302x = 287,751,780,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,751,780,625/376,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,683.10

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