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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.03 and 718.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.03 and 718.88 is: 1,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 718.88 = 718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/718.88 = 718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 718.88 × 718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 516,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,781.27/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.81

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