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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,901 and 528,331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,901 and 528,331.50 is: 738,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,901 : 528,331.50 = 528,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,901/528,331.50 = 528,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,901x = 528,331.50 × 528,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,901x = 279,134,173,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,134,173,892.25/377,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,643.65

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