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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,744 and 534,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,744 and 534,560 is: 838,619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,744 : 534,560 = 534,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,744/534,560 = 534,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,744x = 534,560 × 534,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,744x = 285,754,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,754,393,600/340,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,619.00

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