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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,602 and 526,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,602 and 526,752 is: 736,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,602 : 526,752 = 526,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,602/526,752 = 526,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,602x = 526,752 × 526,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,602x = 277,467,669,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,467,669,504/376,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,766.32

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