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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,404 and 525,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,404 and 525,312 is: 803,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,404 : 525,312 = 525,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,404/525,312 = 525,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,404x = 525,312 × 525,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,404x = 275,952,697,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,952,697,344/343,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,580.32

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