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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.03 and 710.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.03 and 710.44 is: 1,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 710.44 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/710.44 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 710.44 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 504,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,721.44/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.34

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