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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,537 and 524,617.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,537 and 524,617.13 is: 769,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,537 : 524,617.13 = 524,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,537/524,617.13 = 524,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,537x = 524,617.13 × 524,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,537x = 275,223,127,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,223,127,843.27/357,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,775.23

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