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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,270.25 and 727,306.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,270.25 and 727,306.88 is: 1,577,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,270.25 : 727,306.88 = 727,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,270.25/727,306.88 = 727,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,270.25x = 727,306.88 × 727,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,270.25x = 528,975,290,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,975,290,422.27/335,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577,757.91

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