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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.03 and 511.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.03 and 511.03 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 511.03 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/511.03 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 511.03 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 261,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,152.94/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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