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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.13 and 824.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.13 and 824.25 is: 1,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 824.25 = 824.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/824.25 = 824.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 824.25 × 824.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 679,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,388.06/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.47

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