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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,037.69 and 791,785.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,037.69 and 791,785.13 is: 1,832,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,037.69 : 791,785.13 = 791,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,037.69/791,785.13 = 791,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,037.69x = 791,785.13 × 791,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,037.69x = 626,923,684,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,923,684,171.27/342,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,908.21

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