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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,042 and 791,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,042 and 791,748 is: 1,832,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,042 : 791,748 = 791,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,042/791,748 = 791,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,042x = 791,748 × 791,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,042x = 626,864,895,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,864,895,504/342,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,713.22

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