73.68% is the change from 342 to 594
Calculation steps:
[( 594 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = 73.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(594 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
594 - 342 = 252
252 ÷ 342 = 0.7368421052631579
0.7368421052631579 x 100 = 73.68%