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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,188 and 540,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,188 and 540,374 is: 817,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,188 : 540,374 = 540,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,188/540,374 = 540,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,188x = 540,374 × 540,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,188x = 292,004,059,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,004,059,876/357,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,508.03

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