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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,249 and 535,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,249 and 535,273 is: 839,613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,249 : 535,273 = 535,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,249/535,273 = 535,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,249x = 535,273 × 535,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,249x = 286,517,184,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,517,184,529/341,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,613.26

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