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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,053.31 and 540,627.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,053.31 and 540,627.75 is: 834,953.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,053.31 : 540,627.75 = 540,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,053.31/540,627.75 = 540,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,053.31x = 540,627.75 × 540,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,053.31x = 292,278,364,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,278,364,070.06/350,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,953.86

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