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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,512 and 690,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,512 and 690,752 is: 1,401,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,512 : 690,752 = 690,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,512/690,752 = 690,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,512x = 690,752 × 690,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,512x = 477,138,325,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,138,325,504/340,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,237.92

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