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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,983 and 723,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,983 and 723,939 is: 1,550,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,983 : 723,939 = 723,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,983/723,939 = 723,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,983x = 723,939 × 723,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,983x = 524,087,675,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,087,675,721/337,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,633.24

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