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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,758 and 528,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,758 and 528,027 is: 740,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,758 : 528,027 = 528,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,758/528,027 = 528,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,758x = 528,027 × 528,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,758x = 278,812,512,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,812,512,729/376,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,030.77

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