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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,046 and 521,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,046 and 521,253 is: 789,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,046 : 521,253 = 521,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,046/521,253 = 521,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,046x = 521,253 × 521,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,046x = 271,704,690,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,704,690,009/344,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,733.61

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