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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,707 and 735,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,707 and 735,753 is: 1,617,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,707 : 735,753 = 735,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,707/735,753 = 735,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,707x = 735,753 × 735,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,707x = 541,332,477,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,332,477,009/334,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,332.40

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