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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,680 and 720,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,680 and 720,058 is: 1,539,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,680 : 720,058 = 720,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,680/720,058 = 720,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,680x = 720,058 × 720,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,680x = 518,483,523,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,483,523,364/336,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,989.08

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