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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,570 and 718,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,570 and 718,044 is: 1,531,886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,570 : 718,044 = 718,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,570/718,044 = 718,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,570x = 718,044 × 718,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,570x = 515,587,185,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,587,185,936/336,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531,886.94

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