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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,097 and 722,668.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,097 and 722,668.50 is: 1,558,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,097 : 722,668.50 = 722,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,097/722,668.50 = 722,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,097x = 722,668.50 × 722,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,097x = 522,249,760,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,249,760,892.25/335,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,503.24

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