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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,572 and 737,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,572 and 737,456 is: 1,620,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,572 : 737,456 = 737,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,572/737,456 = 737,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,572x = 737,456 × 737,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,572x = 543,841,351,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,841,351,936/335,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,639.84

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