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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,610 and 542,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,610 and 542,828 is: 862,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,610 : 542,828 = 542,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,610/542,828 = 542,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,610x = 542,828 × 542,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,610x = 294,662,237,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,662,237,584/341,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,569.12

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