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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,905 and 731,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,905 and 731,577 is: 1,583,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,905 : 731,577 = 731,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,905/731,577 = 731,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,905x = 731,577 × 731,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,905x = 535,204,906,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,204,906,929/337,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,891.65

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