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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,972 and 730,072.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,972 and 730,072.75 is: 1,591,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,972 : 730,072.75 = 730,072.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,972/730,072.75 = 730,072.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,972x = 730,072.75 × 730,072.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,972x = 533,006,220,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,006,220,292.56/334,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,196.34

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