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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,220.63 and 531,591.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,220.63 and 531,591.75 is: 802,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,220.63 : 531,591.75 = 531,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,220.63/531,591.75 = 531,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,220.63x = 531,591.75 × 531,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,220.63x = 282,589,788,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,589,788,668.06/352,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,309.03

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