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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,236 and 535,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,236 and 535,252 is: 839,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,236 : 535,252 = 535,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,236/535,252 = 535,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,236x = 535,252 × 535,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,236x = 286,494,703,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,494,703,504/341,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,579.36

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