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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,662 and 740,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,662 and 740,292 is: 1,618,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,662 : 740,292 = 740,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,662/740,292 = 740,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,662x = 740,292 × 740,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,662x = 548,032,245,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,032,245,264/338,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,227.75

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