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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,035.16 and 791,835.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,035.16 and 791,835.75 is: 1,833,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,035.16 : 791,835.75 = 791,835.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,035.16/791,835.75 = 791,835.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,035.16x = 791,835.75 × 791,835.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,035.16x = 627,003,854,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,003,854,978.06/342,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,156.16

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