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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,244 and 728,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,244 and 728,814 is: 1,570,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,244 : 728,814 = 728,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,244/728,814 = 728,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,244x = 728,814 × 728,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,244x = 531,169,846,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,169,846,596/338,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,374.78

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