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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,802 and 517,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,802 and 517,620 is: 777,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,802 : 517,620 = 517,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,802/517,620 = 517,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,802x = 517,620 × 517,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,802x = 267,930,464,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,930,464,400/344,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,056.00

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