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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,377.25 and 560,607.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,377.25 and 560,607.75 is: 934,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,377.25 : 560,607.75 = 560,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,377.25/560,607.75 = 560,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,377.25x = 560,607.75 × 560,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,377.25x = 314,281,049,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,281,049,360.06/336,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,311.25

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