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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,247 and 535,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,247 and 535,270 is: 839,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,247 : 535,270 = 535,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,247/535,270 = 535,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,247x = 535,270 × 535,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,247x = 286,513,972,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,513,972,900/341,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,608.77

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