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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,366 and 500,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,366 and 500,871 is: 732,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,366 : 500,871 = 500,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,366/500,871 = 500,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,366x = 500,871 × 500,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,366x = 250,871,758,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,871,758,641/342,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,758.97

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