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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,799 and 736,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,799 and 736,644 is: 1,601,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,799 : 736,644 = 736,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,799/736,644 = 736,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,799x = 736,644 × 736,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,799x = 542,644,382,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,644,382,736/338,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,670.56

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