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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,836 and 517,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,836 and 517,722 is: 777,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,836 : 517,722 = 517,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,836/517,722 = 517,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,836x = 517,722 × 517,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,836x = 268,036,069,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,036,069,284/344,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,285.64

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