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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,963 and 511,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,963 and 511,445 is: 767,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,963 : 511,445 = 511,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,963/511,445 = 511,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,963x = 511,445 × 511,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,963x = 261,575,988,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,575,988,025/340,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,168.25

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