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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,029.13 and 531,383.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,029.13 and 531,383.25 is: 820,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,029.13 : 531,383.25 = 531,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,029.13/531,383.25 = 531,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,029.13x = 531,383.25 × 531,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,029.13x = 282,368,158,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,368,158,380.56/344,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,768.18

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