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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,936 and 511,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,936 and 511,403 is: 767,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,936 : 511,403 = 511,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,936/511,403 = 511,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,936x = 511,403 × 511,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,936x = 261,533,028,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,533,028,409/340,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,103.00

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