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Finding the Third Proportional to 342 and 848.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 342 and 848.50 is: 2,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 848.50 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/848.50 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 848.50 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 719,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,952.25/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.12

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