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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,583 and 526,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,583 and 526,723 is: 736,722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,583 : 526,723 = 526,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,583/526,723 = 526,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,583x = 526,723 × 526,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,583x = 277,437,118,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,437,118,729/376,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,722.37

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