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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,169 and 541,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,169 and 541,051 is: 843,209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,169 : 541,051 = 541,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,169/541,051 = 541,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,169x = 541,051 × 541,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,169x = 292,736,184,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736,184,601/347,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,209.46

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