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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,657 and 740,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,657 and 740,281 is: 1,618,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,657 : 740,281 = 740,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,657/740,281 = 740,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,657x = 740,281 × 740,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,657x = 548,015,958,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,015,958,961/338,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,203.55

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