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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,332 and 736,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,332 and 736,260 is: 1,583,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,332 : 736,260 = 736,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,332/736,260 = 736,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,332x = 736,260 × 736,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,332x = 542,078,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,078,787,600/342,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,488.51

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