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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,234 and 535,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,234 and 535,246.50 is: 839,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,234 : 535,246.50 = 535,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,234/535,246.50 = 535,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,234x = 535,246.50 × 535,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,234x = 286,488,815,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,488,815,762.25/341,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,567.03

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