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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,896 and 600,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,896 and 600,660 is: 1,067,761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,896 : 600,660 = 600,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,896/600,660 = 600,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,896x = 600,660 × 600,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,896x = 360,792,435,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,792,435,600/337,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,761.78

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