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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,604 and 526,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,604 and 526,755 is: 736,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,604 : 526,755 = 526,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,604/526,755 = 526,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,604x = 526,755 × 526,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,604x = 277,470,830,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,470,830,025/376,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,770.80

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