Finding the Third Proportional to 340,765.75 and 534,605.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,765.75 and 534,605.75 is: 838,709.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,765.75 : 534,605.75 = 534,605.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,765.75/534,605.75 = 534,605.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,765.75x = 534,605.75 × 534,605.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,765.75x = 285,803,307,933.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,803,307,933.06/340,765.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,709.02
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