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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,301.88 and 499,663.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,301.88 and 499,663.69 is: 742,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,301.88 : 499,663.69 = 499,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,301.88/499,663.69 = 499,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,301.88x = 499,663.69 × 499,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,301.88x = 249,663,800,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,663,800,606.10/336,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,380.04

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