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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,055 and 535,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,055 and 535,032 is: 839,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,055 : 535,032 = 535,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,055/535,032 = 535,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,055x = 535,032 × 535,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,055x = 286,259,241,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,259,241,024/341,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,334.54

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