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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,220 and 531,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,220 and 531,454 is: 815,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,220 : 531,454 = 531,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,220/531,454 = 531,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,220x = 531,454 × 531,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,220x = 282,443,354,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,443,354,116/346,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,791.56

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