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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,713 and 735,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,713 and 735,765 is: 1,617,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,713 : 735,765 = 735,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,713/735,765 = 735,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,713x = 735,765 × 735,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,713x = 541,350,135,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,350,135,225/334,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,356.17

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