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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,575 and 737,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,575 and 737,462 is: 1,620,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,575 : 737,462 = 737,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,575/737,462 = 737,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,575x = 737,462 × 737,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,575x = 543,850,201,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,850,201,444/335,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,651.72

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