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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,044 and 501,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,044 and 501,906 is: 703,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,044 : 501,906 = 501,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,044/501,906 = 501,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,044x = 501,906 × 501,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,044x = 251,909,632,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,909,632,836/358,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,571.72

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