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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,489.63 and 699,270.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,489.63 and 699,270.75 is: 1,457,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,489.63 : 699,270.75 = 699,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,489.63/699,270.75 = 699,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,489.63x = 699,270.75 × 699,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,489.63x = 488,979,581,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,979,581,805.56/335,489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,510.29

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