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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,672 and 742,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,672 and 742,548 is: 1,609,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,672 : 742,548 = 742,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,672/742,548 = 742,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,672x = 742,548 × 742,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,672x = 551,377,532,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,377,532,304/342,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,053.36

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