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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,042 and 342,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,042 and 342,732 is: 501,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,042 : 342,732 = 342,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,042/342,732 = 342,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,042x = 342,732 × 342,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,042x = 117,465,223,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465,223,824/234,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,898.05

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