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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,752 and 528,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,752 and 528,018 is: 740,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,752 : 528,018 = 528,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,752/528,018 = 528,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,752x = 528,018 × 528,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,752x = 278,803,008,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,803,008,324/376,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,017.33

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