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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,842 and 535,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,842 and 535,195 is: 830,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,842 : 535,195 = 535,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,842/535,195 = 535,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,842x = 535,195 × 535,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,842x = 286,433,688,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,433,688,025/344,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,622.98

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