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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,469 and 501,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,469 and 501,129 is: 735,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,469 : 501,129 = 501,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,469/501,129 = 501,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,469x = 501,129 × 501,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,469x = 251,130,274,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,130,274,641/341,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,440.92

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