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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,304 and 729,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,304 and 729,792 is: 1,588,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,304 : 729,792 = 729,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,304/729,792 = 729,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,304x = 729,792 × 729,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,304x = 532,596,363,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,596,363,264/335,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,398.48

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