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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,960 and 736,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,960 and 736,902 is: 1,602,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,960 : 736,902 = 736,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,960/736,902 = 736,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,960x = 736,902 × 736,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,960x = 543,024,557,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,024,557,604/338,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602,031.38

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