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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,592.50 and 540,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,592.50 and 540,031.50 is: 815,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,592.50 : 540,031.50 = 540,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,592.50/540,031.50 = 540,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,592.50x = 540,031.50 × 540,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,592.50x = 291,634,020,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,634,020,992.25/357,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,548.48

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