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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,244 and 531,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,244 and 531,684 is: 821,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,244 : 531,684 = 531,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,244/531,684 = 531,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,244x = 531,684 × 531,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,244x = 282,687,875,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,687,875,856/344,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,184.61

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