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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,849 and 736,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,849 and 736,720 is: 1,601,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,849 : 736,720 = 736,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,849/736,720 = 736,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,849x = 736,720 × 736,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,849x = 542,756,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,756,358,400/338,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,764.68

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