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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,963 and 751,306.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,963 and 751,306.50 is: 1,645,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,963 : 751,306.50 = 751,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,963/751,306.50 = 751,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,963x = 751,306.50 × 751,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,963x = 564,461,456,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,461,456,942.25/342,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645,837.76

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