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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,350 and 500,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,350 and 500,848 is: 732,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,350 : 500,848 = 500,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,350/500,848 = 500,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,350x = 500,848 × 500,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,350x = 250,848,719,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,848,719,104/342,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,725.92

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