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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,807 and 736,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,807 and 736,660 is: 1,601,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,807 : 736,660 = 736,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,807/736,660 = 736,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,807x = 736,660 × 736,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,807x = 542,667,955,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,667,955,600/338,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,702.31

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