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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,636 and 720,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,636 and 720,471 is: 1,537,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,636 : 720,471 = 720,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,636/720,471 = 720,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,636x = 720,471 × 720,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,636x = 519,078,461,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,078,461,841/337,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,390.75

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