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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,038.63 and 725,550.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,038.63 and 725,550.75 is: 1,566,557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,038.63 : 725,550.75 = 725,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,038.63/725,550.75 = 725,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,038.63x = 725,550.75 × 725,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,038.63x = 526,423,890,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,423,890,825.56/336,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,557.69

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