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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,296 and 736,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,296 and 736,864 is: 1,605,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,296 : 736,864 = 736,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,296/736,864 = 736,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,296x = 736,864 × 736,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,296x = 542,968,554,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,968,554,496/338,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605,010.27

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