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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,644 and 723,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,644 and 723,944 is: 1,547,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,644 : 723,944 = 723,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,644/723,944 = 723,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,644x = 723,944 × 723,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,644x = 524,094,915,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,094,915,136/338,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547,627.94

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