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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,908 and 530,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,908 and 530,784 is: 823,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,908 : 530,784 = 530,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,908/530,784 = 530,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,908x = 530,784 × 530,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,908x = 281,731,654,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,731,654,656/341,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,998.43

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