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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,914 and 729,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,914 and 729,849 is: 1,581,055.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,914 : 729,849 = 729,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,914/729,849 = 729,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,914x = 729,849 × 729,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,914x = 532,679,562,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,679,562,801/336,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,055.00

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