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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,606 and 738,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,606 and 738,180 is: 1,604,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,606 : 738,180 = 738,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,606/738,180 = 738,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,606x = 738,180 × 738,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,606x = 544,909,712,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,909,712,400/339,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,535.00

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