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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,374 and 737,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,374 and 737,326 is: 1,086,486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,374 : 737,326 = 737,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,374/737,326 = 737,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,374x = 737,326 × 737,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,374x = 543,649,630,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,649,630,276/500,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,486.57

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