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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,695 and 504,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,695 and 504,153 is: 720,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,695 : 504,153 = 504,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,695/504,153 = 504,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,695x = 504,153 × 504,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,695x = 254,170,247,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,170,247,409/352,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,651.69

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