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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,245 and 532,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,245 and 532,035 is: 827,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,245 : 532,035 = 532,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,245/532,035 = 532,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,245x = 532,035 × 532,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,245x = 283,061,241,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,061,241,225/342,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,071.95

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