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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,014 and 720,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,014 and 720,036 is: 1,538,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,014 : 720,036 = 720,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,014/720,036 = 720,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,014x = 720,036 × 720,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,014x = 518,451,841,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,451,841,296/337,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538,368.85

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