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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,302 and 763,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,302 and 763,308 is: 1,702,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,302 : 763,308 = 763,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,302/763,308 = 763,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,302x = 763,308 × 763,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,302x = 582,639,102,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,639,102,864/342,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702,120.07

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