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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,719.75 and 735,778.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,719.75 and 735,778.50 is: 1,617,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,719.75 : 735,778.50 = 735,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,719.75/735,778.50 = 735,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,719.75x = 735,778.50 × 735,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,719.75x = 541,370,001,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,370,001,062.25/334,719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,382.90

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