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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,844 and 736,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,844 and 736,710 is: 1,601,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,844 : 736,710 = 736,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,844/736,710 = 736,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,844x = 736,710 × 736,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,844x = 542,741,624,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,741,624,100/338,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,744.83

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