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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,688 and 720,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,688 and 720,668 is: 1,542,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,688 : 720,668 = 720,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,688/720,668 = 720,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,688x = 720,668 × 720,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,688x = 519,362,366,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,362,366,224/336,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,562.75

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