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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,215 and 483,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,215 and 483,873 is: 680,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,215 : 483,873 = 483,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,215/483,873 = 483,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,215x = 483,873 × 483,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,215x = 234,133,080,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,133,080,129/344,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,194.30

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