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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,810 and 736,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,810 and 736,666 is: 1,601,714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,810 : 736,666 = 736,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,810/736,666 = 736,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,810x = 736,666 × 736,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,810x = 542,676,795,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,676,795,556/338,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,714.22

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