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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,238 and 535,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,238 and 535,255 is: 839,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,238 : 535,255 = 535,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,238/535,255 = 535,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,238x = 535,255 × 535,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,238x = 286,497,915,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,497,915,025/341,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,583.85

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