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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,907 and 737,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,907 and 737,343 is: 1,618,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,907 : 737,343 = 737,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,907/737,343 = 737,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,907x = 737,343 × 737,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,907x = 543,674,699,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,674,699,649/335,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,527.45

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