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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,604 and 486,622.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,604 and 486,622.13 is: 693,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,604 : 486,622.13 = 486,622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,604/486,622.13 = 486,622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,604x = 486,622.13 × 486,622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,604x = 236,801,092,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,801,092,539.52/341,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,203.51

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