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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,979.44 and 540,070.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,979.44 and 540,070.03 is: 826,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,979.44 : 540,070.03 = 540,070.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,979.44/540,070.03 = 540,070.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,979.44x = 540,070.03 × 540,070.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,979.44x = 291,675,638,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,675,638,654.38/352,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,324.73

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