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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,148 and 706,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,148 and 706,112 is: 1,457,247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,148 : 706,112 = 706,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,148/706,112 = 706,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,148x = 706,112 × 706,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,148x = 498,594,156,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,594,156,544/342,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,247.03

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