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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,848 and 533,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,848 and 533,520 is: 835,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,848 : 533,520 = 533,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,848/533,520 = 533,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,848x = 533,520 × 533,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,848x = 284,643,590,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,643,590,400/340,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,104.18

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