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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,952 and 737,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,952 and 737,433 is: 1,618,705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,952 : 737,433 = 737,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,952/737,433 = 737,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,952x = 737,433 × 737,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,952x = 543,807,429,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,807,429,489/335,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,705.74

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