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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,592 and 535,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,592 and 535,012 is: 833,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,592 : 535,012 = 535,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,592/535,012 = 535,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,592x = 535,012 × 535,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,592x = 286,237,840,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,237,840,144/343,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,074.81

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