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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,986.50 and 725,418.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,986.50 and 725,418.75 is: 1,566,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,986.50 : 725,418.75 = 725,418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,986.50/725,418.75 = 725,418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,986.50x = 725,418.75 × 725,418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,986.50x = 526,232,362,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,232,362,851.56/335,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,230.68

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