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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,999.88 and 527,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,999.88 and 527,364 is: 737,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,999.88 : 527,364 = 527,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,999.88/527,364 = 527,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,999.88x = 527,364 × 527,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,999.88x = 278,112,788,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,112,788,496/376,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,699.95

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