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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,647 and 735,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,647 and 735,723 is: 1,617,490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,647 : 735,723 = 735,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,647/735,723 = 735,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,647x = 735,723 × 735,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,647x = 541,288,332,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,288,332,729/334,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,490.47

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