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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.88 and 819.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.88 and 819.56 is: 1,970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 819.56 = 819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/819.56 = 819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 819.56 × 819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 671,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,682.69/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.47

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