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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,969 and 736,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,969 and 736,258 is: 1,599,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,969 : 736,258 = 736,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,969/736,258 = 736,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,969x = 736,258 × 736,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,969x = 542,075,842,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,075,842,564/338,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,190.02

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