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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,152 and 500,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,152 and 500,226 is: 731,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,152 : 500,226 = 500,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,152/500,226 = 500,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,152x = 500,226 × 500,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,152x = 250,226,051,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,226,051,076/342,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,330.08

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