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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,669 and 720,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,669 and 720,630 is: 1,542,487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,669 : 720,630 = 720,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,669/720,630 = 720,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,669x = 720,630 × 720,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,669x = 519,307,596,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,307,596,900/336,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,487.12

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