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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,032 and 742,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,032 and 742,466 is: 1,611,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,032 : 742,466 = 742,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,032/742,466 = 742,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,032x = 742,466 × 742,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,032x = 551,255,761,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,255,761,156/342,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611,708.15

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