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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,712.50 and 535,750.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,712.50 and 535,750.88 is: 809,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,712.50 : 535,750.88 = 535,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,712.50/535,750.88 = 535,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,712.50x = 535,750.88 × 535,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,712.50x = 287,029,000,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,029,000,063.27/354,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,187.72

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