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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,870 and 727,710.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,870 and 727,710.75 is: 1,572,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,870 : 727,710.75 = 727,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,870/727,710.75 = 727,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,870x = 727,710.75 × 727,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,870x = 529,562,935,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,562,935,665.56/336,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572,009.78

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