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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,835 and 530,671.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,835 and 530,671.50 is: 823,825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,835 : 530,671.50 = 530,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,835/530,671.50 = 530,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,835x = 530,671.50 × 530,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,835x = 281,612,240,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,612,240,912.25/341,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,825.06

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