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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,504 and 735,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,504 and 735,280 is: 1,597,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,504 : 735,280 = 735,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,504/735,280 = 735,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,504x = 735,280 × 735,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,504x = 540,636,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,636,678,400/338,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597,135.27

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