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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,761.94 and 529,109.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,761.94 and 529,109.72 is: 821,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,761.94 : 529,109.72 = 529,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,761.94/529,109.72 = 529,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,761.94x = 529,109.72 × 529,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,761.94x = 279,957,094,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,957,094,475.70/340,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,562.10

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