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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,252 and 799,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,252 and 799,650 is: 1,868,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,252 : 799,650 = 799,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,252/799,650 = 799,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,252x = 799,650 × 799,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,252x = 639,440,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,440,122,500/342,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868,331.30

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