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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,068 and 723,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,068 and 723,708 is: 1,553,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,068 : 723,708 = 723,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,068/723,708 = 723,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,068x = 723,708 × 723,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,068x = 523,753,269,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,753,269,264/337,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,850.47

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