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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,268.50 and 725,659.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,268.50 and 725,659.50 is: 1,565,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,268.50 : 725,659.50 = 725,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,268.50/725,659.50 = 725,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,268.50x = 725,659.50 × 725,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,268.50x = 526,581,709,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,581,709,940.25/336,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,956.10

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