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Finding the Third Proportional to 525,996 and 744,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 525,996 and 744,273 is: 1,053,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,996 : 744,273 = 744,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,996/744,273 = 744,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,996x = 744,273 × 744,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,996x = 553,942,298,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,942,298,529/525,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,130.25

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