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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,544 and 526,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,544 and 526,674 is: 736,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,544 : 526,674 = 526,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,544/526,674 = 526,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,544x = 526,674 × 526,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,544x = 277,385,502,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,385,502,276/376,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,661.59

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