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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,906.63 and 531,312.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,906.63 and 531,312.75 is: 804,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,906.63 : 531,312.75 = 531,312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,906.63/531,312.75 = 531,312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,906.63x = 531,312.75 × 531,312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,906.63x = 282,293,238,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,293,238,312.56/350,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,468.25

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