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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,206 and 737,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,206 and 737,356 is: 1,641,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,206 : 737,356 = 737,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,206/737,356 = 737,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,206x = 737,356 × 737,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,206x = 543,693,870,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,693,870,736/331,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,558.04

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