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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,718 and 748,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,718 and 748,170 is: 1,662,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,718 : 748,170 = 748,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,718/748,170 = 748,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,718x = 748,170 × 748,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,718x = 559,758,348,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,758,348,900/336,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,395.09

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