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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,164.44 and 535,701.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,164.44 and 535,701.09 is: 803,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,164.44 : 535,701.09 = 535,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,164.44/535,701.09 = 535,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,164.44x = 535,701.09 × 535,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,164.44x = 286,975,661,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,975,661,844.95/357,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,483.30

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