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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,708 and 742,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,708 and 742,615 is: 1,609,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,708 : 742,615 = 742,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,708/742,615 = 742,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,708x = 742,615 × 742,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,708x = 551,477,038,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,477,038,225/342,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,174.69

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