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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,352 and 731,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,352 and 731,151 is: 1,575,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,352 : 731,151 = 731,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,352/731,151 = 731,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,352x = 731,151 × 731,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,352x = 534,581,784,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,581,784,801/339,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575,301.71

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