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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,716.69 and 743,860.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,716.69 and 743,860.13 is: 1,633,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,716.69 : 743,860.13 = 743,860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,716.69/743,860.13 = 743,860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,716.69x = 743,860.13 × 743,860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,716.69x = 553,327,885,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,327,885,565.02/338,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633,600.90

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