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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,865 and 530,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,865 and 530,664 is: 823,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,865 : 530,664 = 530,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,865/530,664 = 530,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,865x = 530,664 × 530,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,865x = 281,604,280,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,604,280,896/341,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,729.49

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