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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,904 and 530,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,904 and 530,778 is: 823,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,904 : 530,778 = 530,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,904/530,778 = 530,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,904x = 530,778 × 530,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,904x = 281,725,285,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,725,285,284/341,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,989.44

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