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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,304 and 727,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,304 and 727,638 is: 1,565,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,304 : 727,638 = 727,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,304/727,638 = 727,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,304x = 727,638 × 727,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,304x = 529,457,059,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,457,059,044/338,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,033.40

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