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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,890 and 737,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,890 and 737,082 is: 1,612,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,890 : 737,082 = 737,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,890/737,082 = 737,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,890x = 737,082 × 737,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,890x = 543,289,874,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,289,874,724/336,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,662.52

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