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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,719 and 737,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,719 and 737,338 is: 1,624,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,719 : 737,338 = 737,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,719/737,338 = 737,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,719x = 737,338 × 737,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,719x = 543,667,326,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,667,326,244/334,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624,249.97

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