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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.77 and 845.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.77 and 845.75 is: 2,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 845.75 = 845.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/845.75 = 845.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 845.75 × 845.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 715,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,299.67/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.07

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