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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,882 and 727,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,882 and 727,766 is: 1,567,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,882 : 727,766 = 727,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,882/727,766 = 727,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,882x = 727,766 × 727,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,882x = 529,643,350,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,643,350,756/337,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,539.41

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