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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,067 and 791,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,067 and 791,798 is: 1,832,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,067 : 791,798 = 791,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,067/791,798 = 791,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,067x = 791,798 × 791,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,067x = 626,944,072,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,944,072,804/342,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,810.74

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