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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,844 and 535,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,844 and 535,198 is: 830,627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,844 : 535,198 = 535,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,844/535,198 = 535,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,844x = 535,198 × 535,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,844x = 286,436,899,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,436,899,204/344,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,627.47

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