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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,660 and 740,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,660 and 740,287 is: 1,618,215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,660 : 740,287 = 740,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,660/740,287 = 740,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,660x = 740,287 × 740,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,660x = 548,024,842,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,024,842,369/338,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,215.44

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