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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,688 and 735,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,688 and 735,744 is: 1,598,282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,688 : 735,744 = 735,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,688/735,744 = 735,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,688x = 735,744 × 735,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,688x = 541,319,233,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,319,233,536/338,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,282.88

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