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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,998 and 734,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,998 and 734,388 is: 1,595,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,998 : 734,388 = 734,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,998/734,388 = 734,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,998x = 734,388 × 734,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,998x = 539,325,734,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,325,734,544/337,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,647.71

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