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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,065 and 791,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,065 and 791,793 is: 1,832,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,065 : 791,793 = 791,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,065/791,793 = 791,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,065x = 791,793 × 791,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,065x = 626,936,154,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,936,154,849/342,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,798.31

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