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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,719 and 735,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,719 and 735,860 is: 1,617,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,719 : 735,860 = 735,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,719/735,860 = 735,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,719x = 735,860 × 735,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,719x = 541,489,939,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,489,939,600/334,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,744.85

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