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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.13 and 795.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.13 and 795.56 is: 1,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 795.56 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/795.56 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 795.56 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 632,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,919.69/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.84

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