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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,048 and 735,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,048 and 735,136 is: 1,598,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,048 : 735,136 = 735,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,048/735,136 = 735,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,048x = 735,136 × 735,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,048x = 540,424,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,424,938,496/338,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,663.32

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