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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,950 and 552,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,950 and 552,703 is: 855,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,950 : 552,703 = 552,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,950/552,703 = 552,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,950x = 552,703 × 552,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,950x = 305,480,606,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,480,606,209/356,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,807.83

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