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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,556 and 723,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,556 and 723,756 is: 1,547,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,556 : 723,756 = 723,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,556/723,756 = 723,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,556x = 723,756 × 723,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,556x = 523,822,747,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,822,747,536/338,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547,226.30

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