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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,266 and 531,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,266 and 531,227 is: 826,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,266 : 531,227 = 531,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,266/531,227 = 531,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,266x = 531,227 × 531,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,266x = 282,202,125,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,202,125,529/341,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,927.16

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