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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,762 and 720,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,762 and 720,220 is: 1,540,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,762 : 720,220 = 720,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,762/720,220 = 720,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,762x = 720,220 × 720,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,762x = 518,716,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,716,848,400/336,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540,306.95

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