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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,432 and 532,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,432 and 532,296 is: 827,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,432 : 532,296 = 532,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,432/532,296 = 532,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,432x = 532,296 × 532,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,432x = 283,339,031,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,339,031,616/342,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,431.52

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