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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,804 and 737,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,804 and 737,028 is: 1,612,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,804 : 737,028 = 737,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,804/737,028 = 737,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,804x = 737,028 × 737,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,804x = 543,210,272,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,210,272,784/336,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,837.95

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