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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,896 and 509,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,896 and 509,400 is: 761,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,896 : 509,400 = 509,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,896/509,400 = 509,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,896x = 509,400 × 509,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,896x = 259,488,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,488,360,000/340,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,195.09

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