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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,562 and 738,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,562 and 738,093 is: 1,604,364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,562 : 738,093 = 738,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,562/738,093 = 738,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,562x = 738,093 × 738,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,562x = 544,781,276,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,781,276,649/339,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,364.67

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