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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,480 and 500,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,480 and 500,010 is: 699,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,480 : 500,010 = 500,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,480/500,010 = 500,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,480x = 500,010 × 500,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,480x = 250,010,000,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,010,000,100/357,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,367.80

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