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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,718 and 726,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,718 and 726,848 is: 1,568,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,718 : 726,848 = 726,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,718/726,848 = 726,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,718x = 726,848 × 726,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,718x = 528,308,015,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,308,015,104/336,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,992.50

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