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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,106.50 and 725,695.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,106.50 and 725,695.50 is: 1,566,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,106.50 : 725,695.50 = 725,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,106.50/725,695.50 = 725,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,106.50x = 725,695.50 × 725,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,106.50x = 526,633,958,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,633,958,720.25/336,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,866.33

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