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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,636 and 737,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,636 and 737,658 is: 1,616,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,636 : 737,658 = 737,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,636/737,658 = 737,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,636x = 737,658 × 737,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,636x = 544,139,324,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,139,324,964/336,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616,402.66

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