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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,603 and 725,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,603 and 725,694 is: 1,564,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,603 : 725,694 = 725,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,603/725,694 = 725,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,603x = 725,694 × 725,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,603x = 526,631,781,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,631,781,636/336,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,548.69

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