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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,008 and 521,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,008 and 521,202 is: 789,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,008 : 521,202 = 521,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,008/521,202 = 521,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,008x = 521,202 × 521,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,008x = 271,651,524,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,651,524,804/344,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,666.30

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