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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,558.88 and 526,687.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,558.88 and 526,687.31 is: 736,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,558.88 : 526,687.31 = 526,687.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,558.88/526,687.31 = 526,687.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,558.88x = 526,687.31 × 526,687.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,558.88x = 277,399,525,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,399,525,148.47/376,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,669.73

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