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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,952 and 738,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,952 and 738,288 is: 1,622,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,952 : 738,288 = 738,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,952/738,288 = 738,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,952x = 738,288 × 738,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,952x = 545,069,170,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,069,170,944/335,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622,461.46

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