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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,284.50 and 535,554.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,284.50 and 535,554.50 is: 800,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,284.50 : 535,554.50 = 535,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,284.50/535,554.50 = 535,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,284.50x = 535,554.50 × 535,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,284.50x = 286,818,622,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,818,622,470.25/358,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,533.16

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