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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,582 and 737,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,582 and 737,476 is: 1,620,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,582 : 737,476 = 737,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,582/737,476 = 737,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,582x = 737,476 × 737,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,582x = 543,870,850,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,870,850,576/335,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,679.45

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