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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,886 and 736,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,886 and 736,794 is: 1,601,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,886 : 736,794 = 736,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,886/736,794 = 736,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,886x = 736,794 × 736,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,886x = 542,865,398,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,865,398,436/338,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,911.55

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