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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,514 and 690,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,514 and 690,756 is: 1,401,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,514 : 690,756 = 690,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,514/690,756 = 690,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,514x = 690,756 × 690,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,514x = 477,143,851,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,143,851,536/340,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,245.92

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