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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,298 and 763,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,298 and 763,301 is: 1,702,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,298 : 763,301 = 763,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,298/763,301 = 763,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,298x = 763,301 × 763,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,298x = 582,628,416,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,628,416,601/342,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702,108.74

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