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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,769 and 737,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,769 and 737,694 is: 1,620,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,769 : 737,694 = 737,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,769/737,694 = 737,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,769x = 737,694 × 737,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,769x = 544,192,437,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,192,437,636/335,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,734.61

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