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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,741 and 528,001.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,741 and 528,001.50 is: 739,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,741 : 528,001.50 = 528,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,741/528,001.50 = 528,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,741x = 528,001.50 × 528,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,741x = 278,785,584,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,785,584,002.25/376,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,992.68

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