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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,292 and 727,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,292 and 727,614 is: 1,564,985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,292 : 727,614 = 727,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,292/727,614 = 727,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,292x = 727,614 × 727,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,292x = 529,422,132,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,422,132,996/338,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,985.67

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