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Finding the Third Proportional to 342 and 890

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Solution

The third proportional to 342 and 890 is: 2,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 890 = 890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/890 = 890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 890 × 890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 792,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,100/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.08

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