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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.77 and 511.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.77 and 511.15 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.15 = 511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.15 = 511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.15 × 511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 261,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,278.72/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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