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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,866 and 533,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,866 and 533,547 is: 835,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,866 : 533,547 = 533,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,866/533,547 = 533,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,866x = 533,547 × 533,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,866x = 284,672,401,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,672,401,209/340,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,144.61

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