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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,198 and 706,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,198 and 706,092 is: 1,456,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,198 : 706,092 = 706,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,198/706,092 = 706,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,198x = 706,092 × 706,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,198x = 498,565,912,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,565,912,464/342,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,951.57

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