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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,591 and 538,444.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,591 and 538,444.13 is: 817,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,591 : 538,444.13 = 538,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,591/538,444.13 = 538,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,591x = 538,444.13 × 538,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,591x = 289,922,075,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,922,075,747.02/354,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,623.90

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