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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,034 and 521,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,034 and 521,235 is: 789,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,034 : 521,235 = 521,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,034/521,235 = 521,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,034x = 521,235 × 521,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,034x = 271,685,925,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,685,925,225/344,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,706.61

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