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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,348 and 737,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,348 and 737,712 is: 1,603,719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,348 : 737,712 = 737,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,348/737,712 = 737,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,348x = 737,712 × 737,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,348x = 544,218,994,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,218,994,944/339,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,719.47

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