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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,488 and 720,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,488 and 720,838 is: 1,535,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,488 : 720,838 = 720,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,488/720,838 = 720,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,488x = 720,838 × 720,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,488x = 519,607,422,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,607,422,244/338,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,083.73

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