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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,793 and 535,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,793 and 535,233 is: 830,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,793 : 535,233 = 535,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,793/535,233 = 535,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,793x = 535,233 × 535,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,793x = 286,474,364,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,474,364,289/344,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,858.99

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