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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,088 and 778,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,088 and 778,400 is: 1,797,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,088 : 778,400 = 778,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,088/778,400 = 778,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,088x = 778,400 × 778,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,088x = 605,906,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,906,560,000/337,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797,472.94

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