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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,664 and 720,618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,664 and 720,618.50 is: 1,542,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,664 : 720,618.50 = 720,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,664/720,618.50 = 720,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,664x = 720,618.50 × 720,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,664x = 519,291,022,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,291,022,542.25/336,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,460.80

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