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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,039.13 and 546,021.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,039.13 and 546,021.84 is: 876,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,039.13 : 546,021.84 = 546,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,039.13/546,021.84 = 546,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,039.13x = 546,021.84 × 546,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,039.13x = 298,139,853,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,139,853,852.15/340,039.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,781.03

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