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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,866 and 530,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,866 and 530,723 is: 823,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,866 : 530,723 = 530,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,866/530,723 = 530,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,866x = 530,723 × 530,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,866x = 281,666,902,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,666,902,729/341,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,910.25

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