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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,430 and 543,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,430 and 543,060 is: 856,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,430 : 543,060 = 543,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,430/543,060 = 543,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,430x = 543,060 × 543,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,430x = 294,914,163,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,914,163,600/344,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,238.32

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