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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,231 and 763,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,231 and 763,194 is: 1,701,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,231 : 763,194 = 763,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,231/763,194 = 763,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,231x = 763,194 × 763,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,231x = 582,465,081,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,465,081,636/342,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701,964.70

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