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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,865.72 and 504,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,865.72 and 504,711 is: 747,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,865.72 : 504,711 = 504,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,865.72/504,711 = 504,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,865.72x = 504,711 × 504,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,865.72x = 254,733,193,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,733,193,521/340,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,312.44

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