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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,955.06 and 529,990.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,955.06 and 529,990.59 is: 700,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,955.06 : 529,990.59 = 529,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,955.06/529,990.59 = 529,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,955.06x = 529,990.59 × 529,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,955.06x = 280,890,029,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,890,029,463.48/400,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,552.40

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