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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,676 and 736,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,676 and 736,700 is: 1,612,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,676 : 736,700 = 736,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,676/736,700 = 736,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,676x = 736,700 × 736,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,676x = 542,726,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,726,890,000/336,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,015.38

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