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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,846 and 736,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,846 and 736,714 is: 1,601,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,846 : 736,714 = 736,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,846/736,714 = 736,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,846x = 736,714 × 736,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,846x = 542,747,517,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,747,517,796/338,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,752.77

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