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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,803.50 and 725,737.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,803.50 and 725,737.50 is: 1,568,461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,803.50 : 725,737.50 = 725,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,803.50/725,737.50 = 725,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,803.50x = 725,737.50 × 725,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,803.50x = 526,694,918,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,694,918,906.25/335,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,461.67

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