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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,699 and 504,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,699 and 504,160 is: 720,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,699 : 504,160 = 504,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,699/504,160 = 504,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,699x = 504,160 × 504,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,699x = 254,177,305,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,177,305,600/352,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,663.53

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