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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,832 and 735,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,832 and 735,760 is: 1,616,759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,832 : 735,760 = 735,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,832/735,760 = 735,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,832x = 735,760 × 735,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,832x = 541,342,777,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,342,777,600/334,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616,759.38

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