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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,338 and 738,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,338 and 738,804.50 is: 1,594,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,338 : 738,804.50 = 738,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,338/738,804.50 = 738,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,338x = 738,804.50 × 738,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,338x = 545,832,089,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,832,089,220.25/342,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,424.48

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