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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,296 and 763,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,296 and 763,297 is: 1,702,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,296 : 763,297 = 763,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,296/763,297 = 763,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,296x = 763,297 × 763,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,296x = 582,622,310,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,622,310,209/342,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702,100.84

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