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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,950 and 536,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,950 and 536,181 is: 828,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,950 : 536,181 = 536,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,950/536,181 = 536,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,950x = 536,181 × 536,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,950x = 287,490,064,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,490,064,761/346,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,621.03

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