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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,773 and 527,014.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,773 and 527,014.50 is: 737,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,773 : 527,014.50 = 527,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,773/527,014.50 = 527,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,773x = 527,014.50 × 527,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,773x = 277,744,283,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,744,283,210.25/376,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,166.10

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