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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,860 and 533,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,860 and 533,538 is: 835,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,860 : 533,538 = 533,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,860/533,538 = 533,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,860x = 533,538 × 533,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,860x = 284,662,797,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,662,797,444/340,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,131.13

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