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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,902.13 and 531,308.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,902.13 and 531,308.25 is: 804,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,902.13 : 531,308.25 = 531,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,902.13/531,308.25 = 531,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,902.13x = 531,308.25 × 531,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,902.13x = 282,288,456,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,288,456,518.06/350,902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,464.94

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