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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,890 and 727,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,890 and 727,944 is: 1,568,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,890 : 727,944 = 727,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,890/727,944 = 727,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,890x = 727,944 × 727,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,890x = 529,902,467,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,902,467,136/337,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,269.16

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