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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,151 and 535,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,151 and 535,402 is: 704,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,151 : 535,402 = 535,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,151/535,402 = 535,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,151x = 535,402 × 535,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,151x = 286,655,301,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,655,301,604/407,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,051.57

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