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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,235 and 535,249.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,235 and 535,249.50 is: 839,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,235 : 535,249.50 = 535,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,235/535,249.50 = 535,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,235x = 535,249.50 × 535,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,235x = 286,492,027,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,492,027,250.25/341,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,573.98

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