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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,719 and 748,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,719 and 748,172 is: 1,662,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,719 : 748,172 = 748,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,719/748,172 = 748,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,719x = 748,172 × 748,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,719x = 559,761,341,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,761,341,584/336,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,399.04

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