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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,867 and 530,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,867 and 530,667 is: 823,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,867 : 530,667 = 530,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,867/530,667 = 530,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,867x = 530,667 × 530,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,867x = 281,607,464,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,607,464,889/341,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,733.98

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