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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,095 and 741,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,095 and 741,987 is: 1,633,203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,095 : 741,987 = 741,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,095/741,987 = 741,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,095x = 741,987 × 741,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,095x = 550,544,708,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,544,708,169/337,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633,203.42

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