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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,794 and 730,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,794 and 730,664 is: 1,589,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,794 : 730,664 = 730,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,794/730,664 = 730,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,794x = 730,664 × 730,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,794x = 533,869,880,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,869,880,896/335,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589,873.20

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