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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,190.88 and 737,336.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,190.88 and 737,336.25 is: 1,602,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,190.88 : 737,336.25 = 737,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,190.88/737,336.25 = 737,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,190.88x = 737,336.25 × 737,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,190.88x = 543,664,745,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,664,745,564.06/339,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602,828.34

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