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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,868 and 724,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,868 and 724,368 is: 1,548,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,868 : 724,368 = 724,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,868/724,368 = 724,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,868x = 724,368 × 724,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,868x = 524,708,999,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,708,999,424/338,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,417.08

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