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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,357.91 and 541,063.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,357.91 and 541,063.55 is: 835,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,357.91 : 541,063.55 = 541,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,357.91/541,063.55 = 541,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,357.91x = 541,063.55 × 541,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,357.91x = 292,749,761,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,749,761,756.96/350,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,573.44

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