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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,762 and 528,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,762 and 528,033 is: 740,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,762 : 528,033 = 528,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,762/528,033 = 528,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,762x = 528,033 × 528,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,762x = 278,818,849,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,818,849,089/376,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,039.73

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