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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,798.25 and 725,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,798.25 and 725,724 is: 1,568,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,798.25 : 725,724 = 725,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,798.25/725,724 = 725,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,798.25x = 725,724 × 725,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,798.25x = 526,675,324,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,675,324,176/335,798.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,427.84

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