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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,696 and 716,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,696 and 716,704 is: 1,507,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,696 : 716,704 = 716,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,696/716,704 = 716,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,696x = 716,704 × 716,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,696x = 513,664,623,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,664,623,616/340,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,691.97

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