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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,063 and 475,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,063 and 475,432 is: 656,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,063 : 475,432 = 475,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,063/475,432 = 475,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,063x = 475,432 × 475,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,063x = 226,035,586,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,035,586,624/344,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,959.88

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