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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,796 and 703,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,796 and 703,440 is: 1,451,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,796 : 703,440 = 703,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,796/703,440 = 703,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,796x = 703,440 × 703,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,796x = 494,827,833,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,827,833,600/340,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,976.65

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