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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,967 and 736,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,967 and 736,254 is: 1,599,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,967 : 736,254 = 736,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,967/736,254 = 736,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,967x = 736,254 × 736,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,967x = 542,069,952,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,069,952,516/338,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,182.08

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