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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,034.55 and 533,991.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,034.55 and 533,991.23 is: 805,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,034.55 : 533,991.23 = 533,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,034.55/533,991.23 = 533,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,034.55x = 533,991.23 × 533,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,034.55x = 285,146,638,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,146,638,389.34/354,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,420.38

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