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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,913 and 887,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,913 and 887,589 is: 2,304,136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,913 : 887,589 = 887,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,913/887,589 = 887,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,913x = 887,589 × 887,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,913x = 787,814,232,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,814,232,921/341,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304,136.53

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