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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,866 and 716,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,866 and 716,976 is: 1,508,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,866 : 716,976 = 716,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,866/716,976 = 716,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,866x = 716,976 × 716,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,866x = 514,054,584,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,054,584,576/340,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,084.07

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