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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,714 and 748,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,714 and 748,167 is: 1,662,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,714 : 748,167 = 748,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,714/748,167 = 748,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,714x = 748,167 × 748,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,714x = 559,753,859,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,753,859,889/336,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,401.50

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