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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,974 and 730,077

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,974 and 730,077 is: 1,591,205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,974 : 730,077 = 730,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,974/730,077 = 730,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,974x = 730,077 × 730,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,974x = 533,012,425,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,012,425,929/334,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,205.36

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