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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,360 and 731,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,360 and 731,172 is: 1,575,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,360 : 731,172 = 731,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,360/731,172 = 731,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,360x = 731,172 × 731,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,360x = 534,612,493,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,612,493,584/339,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575,355.06

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