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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,124 and 530,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,124 and 530,862 is: 828,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,124 : 530,862 = 530,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,124/530,862 = 530,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,124x = 530,862 × 530,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,124x = 281,814,463,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814,463,044/340,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,563.89

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