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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,436 and 750,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,436 and 750,278 is: 1,069,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,436 : 750,278 = 750,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,436/750,278 = 750,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,436x = 750,278 × 750,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,436x = 562,917,077,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,917,077,284/526,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,298.22

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