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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,683 and 716,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,683 and 716,676 is: 1,507,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,683 : 716,676 = 716,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,683/716,676 = 716,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,683x = 716,676 × 716,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,683x = 513,624,488,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,624,488,976/340,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,631.70

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