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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,152 and 539,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,152 and 539,808 is: 854,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,152 : 539,808 = 539,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,152/539,808 = 539,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,152x = 539,808 × 539,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,152x = 291,392,676,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,392,676,864/341,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,143.25

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