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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,362 and 500,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,362 and 500,865 is: 732,749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,362 : 500,865 = 500,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,362/500,865 = 500,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,362x = 500,865 × 500,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,362x = 250,865,748,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,865,748,225/342,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,749.98

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