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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,276 and 706,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,276 and 706,368 is: 1,457,758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,276 : 706,368 = 706,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,276/706,368 = 706,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,276x = 706,368 × 706,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,276x = 498,955,751,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,955,751,424/342,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,758.51

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