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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,054 and 734,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,054 and 734,488 is: 1,595,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,054 : 734,488 = 734,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,054/734,488 = 734,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,054x = 734,488 × 734,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,054x = 539,472,622,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,472,622,144/338,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,817.89

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