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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,496 and 750,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,496 and 750,336 is: 1,069,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,496 : 750,336 = 750,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,496/750,336 = 750,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,496x = 750,336 × 750,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,496x = 563,004,112,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,004,112,896/526,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,341.67

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