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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,362 and 731,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,362 and 731,176 is: 1,575,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,362 : 731,176 = 731,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,362/731,176 = 731,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,362x = 731,176 × 731,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,362x = 534,618,342,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,618,342,976/339,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575,363.01

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