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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,762 and 528,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,762 and 528,039 is: 740,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,762 : 528,039 = 528,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,762/528,039 = 528,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,762x = 528,039 × 528,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,762x = 278,825,185,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,825,185,521/376,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,056.55

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