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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,552 and 738,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,552 and 738,072 is: 1,604,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,552 : 738,072 = 738,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,552/738,072 = 738,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,552x = 738,072 × 738,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,552x = 544,750,277,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,750,277,184/339,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,320.63

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