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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,817 and 535,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,817 and 535,158 is: 830,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,817 : 535,158 = 535,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,817/535,158 = 535,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,817x = 535,158 × 535,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,817x = 286,394,084,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,394,084,964/344,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,568.34

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