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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,709 and 735,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,709 and 735,757 is: 1,617,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,709 : 735,757 = 735,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,709/735,757 = 735,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,709x = 735,757 × 735,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,709x = 541,338,363,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,338,363,049/334,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,340.33

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