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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,868 and 727,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,868 and 727,168 is: 1,569,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,868 : 727,168 = 727,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,868/727,168 = 727,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,868x = 727,168 × 727,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,868x = 528,773,300,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,773,300,224/336,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569,675.07

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