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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,330 and 725,755.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,330 and 725,755.50 is: 1,566,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,330 : 725,755.50 = 725,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,330/725,755.50 = 725,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,330x = 725,755.50 × 725,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,330x = 526,721,045,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,721,045,780.25/336,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,084.04

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