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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,204 and 737,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,204 and 737,352 is: 1,641,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,204 : 737,352 = 737,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,204/737,352 = 737,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,204x = 737,352 × 737,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,204x = 543,687,971,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,687,971,904/331,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,550.14

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