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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,140 and 535,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,140 and 535,122 is: 839,407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,140 : 535,122 = 535,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,140/535,122 = 535,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,140x = 535,122 × 535,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,140x = 286,355,554,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,355,554,884/341,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,407.74

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