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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,795 and 736,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,795 and 736,637 is: 1,601,659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,795 : 736,637 = 736,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,795/736,637 = 736,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,795x = 736,637 × 736,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,795x = 542,634,069,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,634,069,769/338,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,659.03

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