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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,368 and 500,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,368 and 500,872 is: 732,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,368 : 500,872 = 500,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,368/500,872 = 500,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,368x = 500,872 × 500,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,368x = 250,872,760,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,872,760,384/342,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,757.62

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