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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,760 and 535,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,760 and 535,068 is: 830,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,760 : 535,068 = 535,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,760/535,068 = 535,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,760x = 535,068 × 535,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,760x = 286,297,764,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,297,764,624/344,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,426.28

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