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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,236 and 736,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,236 and 736,792 is: 1,600,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,236 : 736,792 = 736,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,236/736,792 = 736,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,236x = 736,792 × 736,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,236x = 542,862,451,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,862,451,264/339,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,250.12

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