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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,048.81 and 540,618.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,048.81 and 540,618.75 is: 834,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,048.81 : 540,618.75 = 540,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,048.81/540,618.75 = 540,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,048.81x = 540,618.75 × 540,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,048.81x = 292,268,632,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,268,632,851.56/350,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,936.79

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