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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,136 and 737,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,136 and 737,222 is: 1,641,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,136 : 737,222 = 737,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,136/737,222 = 737,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,136x = 737,222 × 737,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,136x = 543,496,277,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,496,277,284/331,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,308.34

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