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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,656 and 738,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,656 and 738,048 is: 1,613,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,656 : 738,048 = 738,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,656/738,048 = 738,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,656x = 738,048 × 738,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,656x = 544,714,850,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,714,850,304/337,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613,224.26

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