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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,894 and 752,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,894 and 752,236 is: 1,650,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,894 : 752,236 = 752,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,894/752,236 = 752,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,894x = 752,236 × 752,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,894x = 565,858,999,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,858,999,696/342,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,244.68

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