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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,052 and 521,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,052 and 521,270 is: 789,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,052 : 521,270 = 521,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,052/521,270 = 521,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,052x = 521,270 × 521,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,052x = 271,722,412,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,722,412,900/344,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,771.35

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