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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,942.50 and 511,413.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,942.50 and 511,413.75 is: 767,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,942.50 : 511,413.75 = 511,413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,942.50/511,413.75 = 511,413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,942.50x = 511,413.75 × 511,413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,942.50x = 261,544,023,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,544,023,689.06/340,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,120.63

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