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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,060 and 744,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,060 and 744,364 is: 1,053,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,060 : 744,364 = 744,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,060/744,364 = 744,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,060x = 744,364 × 744,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,060x = 554,077,764,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,077,764,496/526,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,259.64

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