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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,884 and 737,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,884 and 737,068 is: 1,612,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,884 : 737,068 = 737,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,884/737,068 = 737,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,884x = 737,068 × 737,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,884x = 543,269,236,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,269,236,624/336,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,629.98

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