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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,701.50 and 504,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,701.50 and 504,165 is: 720,672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,701.50 : 504,165 = 504,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,701.50/504,165 = 504,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,701.50x = 504,165 × 504,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,701.50x = 254,182,347,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,182,347,225/352,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,672.71

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