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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,789 and 736,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,789 and 736,625 is: 1,601,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,789 : 736,625 = 736,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,789/736,625 = 736,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,789x = 736,625 × 736,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,789x = 542,616,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,616,390,625/338,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,635.21

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