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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,212 and 736,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,212 and 736,203 is: 1,607,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,212 : 736,203 = 736,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,212/736,203 = 736,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,212x = 736,203 × 736,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,212x = 541,994,857,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,994,857,209/337,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607,282.24

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