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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,888 and 528,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,888 and 528,200 is: 740,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,888 : 528,200 = 528,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,888/528,200 = 528,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,888x = 528,200 × 528,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,888x = 278,995,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,995,240,000/376,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,260.34

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