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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,988 and 742,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,988 and 742,072 is: 1,629,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,988 : 742,072 = 742,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,988/742,072 = 742,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,988x = 742,072 × 742,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,988x = 550,670,853,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,670,853,184/337,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,261.55

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