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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,096 and 809,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,096 and 809,684 is: 1,905,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,096 : 809,684 = 809,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,096/809,684 = 809,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,096x = 809,684 × 809,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,096x = 655,588,179,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,588,179,856/344,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905,247.90

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