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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,319 and 461,803.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,319 and 461,803.50 is: 619,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,319 : 461,803.50 = 461,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,319/461,803.50 = 461,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,319x = 461,803.50 × 461,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,319x = 213,262,472,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,262,472,612.25/344,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,374.69

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