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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,809 and 504,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,809 and 504,633 is: 747,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,809 : 504,633 = 504,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,809/504,633 = 504,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,809x = 504,633 × 504,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,809x = 254,654,464,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,654,464,689/340,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,205.81

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