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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,744 and 528,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,744 and 528,006 is: 739,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,744 : 528,006 = 528,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,744/528,006 = 528,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,744x = 528,006 × 528,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,744x = 278,790,336,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,790,336,036/376,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,999.41

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