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Finding the Third Proportional to 342 and 659

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Solution

The third proportional to 342 and 659 is: 1,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 659 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/659 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 659 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 434,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,281/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.83

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