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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,540 and 716,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,540 and 716,370 is: 1,506,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,540 : 716,370 = 716,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,540/716,370 = 716,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,540x = 716,370 × 716,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,540x = 513,185,976,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,185,976,900/340,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,977.09

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