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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,938 and 736,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,938 and 736,898 is: 1,602,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,938 : 736,898 = 736,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,938/736,898 = 736,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,938x = 736,898 × 736,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,938x = 543,018,662,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,018,662,404/338,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602,117.98

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