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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,962 and 511,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,962 and 511,443 is: 767,164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,962 : 511,443 = 511,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,962/511,443 = 511,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,962x = 511,443 × 511,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,962x = 261,573,942,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,573,942,249/340,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,164.50

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