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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,121 and 730,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,121 and 730,386 is: 1,577,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,121 : 730,386 = 730,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,121/730,386 = 730,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,121x = 730,386 × 730,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,121x = 533,463,708,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,463,708,996/338,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577,730.19

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