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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,906 and 530,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,906 and 530,781 is: 823,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,906 : 530,781 = 530,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,906/530,781 = 530,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,906x = 530,781 × 530,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,906x = 281,728,469,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,728,469,961/341,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,993.93

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