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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,881 and 734,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,881 and 734,553 is: 1,596,917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,881 : 734,553 = 734,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,881/734,553 = 734,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,881x = 734,553 × 734,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,881x = 539,568,109,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,568,109,809/337,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596,917.58

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