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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,604 and 725,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,604 and 725,696 is: 1,564,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,604 : 725,696 = 725,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,604/725,696 = 725,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,604x = 725,696 × 725,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,604x = 526,634,684,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,634,684,416/336,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,552.66

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