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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,256 and 541,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,256 and 541,254 is: 846,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,256 : 541,254 = 541,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,256/541,254 = 541,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,256x = 541,254 × 541,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,256x = 292,955,892,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955,892,516/346,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,067.34

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