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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,200 and 737,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,200 and 737,344 is: 1,641,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,200 : 737,344 = 737,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,200/737,344 = 737,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,200x = 737,344 × 737,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,200x = 543,676,174,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,676,174,336/331,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,534.34

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