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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,972 and 475,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,972 and 475,034 is: 654,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,972 : 475,034 = 475,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,972/475,034 = 475,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,972x = 475,034 × 475,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,972x = 225,657,301,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,657,301,156/344,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,132.22

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