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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,254 and 503,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,254 and 503,133 is: 741,801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,254 : 503,133 = 503,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,254/503,133 = 503,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,254x = 503,133 × 503,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,254x = 253,142,815,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,142,815,689/341,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,801.75

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