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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,066 and 791,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,066 and 791,796 is: 1,832,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,066 : 791,796 = 791,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,066/791,796 = 791,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,066x = 791,796 × 791,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,066x = 626,940,905,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,940,905,616/342,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,806.84

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