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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,583 and 757,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,583 and 757,374 is: 1,694,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,583 : 757,374 = 757,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,583/757,374 = 757,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,583x = 757,374 × 757,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,583x = 573,615,375,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,615,375,876/338,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694,164.73

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