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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,327 and 535,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,327 and 535,924.50 is: 831,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,327 : 535,924.50 = 535,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,327/535,924.50 = 535,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,327x = 535,924.50 × 535,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,327x = 287,215,069,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,215,069,700.25/345,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,719.12

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