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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,673 and 517,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,673 and 517,374 is: 776,608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,673 : 517,374 = 517,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,673/517,374 = 517,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,673x = 517,374 × 517,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,673x = 267,675,855,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,675,855,876/344,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,608.14

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