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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,340 and 734,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,340 and 734,982 is: 1,596,614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,340 : 734,982 = 734,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,340/734,982 = 734,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,340x = 734,982 × 734,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,340x = 540,198,540,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,198,540,324/338,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596,614.47

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