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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,529.13 and 720,361.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,529.13 and 720,361.13 is: 1,541,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,529.13 : 720,361.13 = 720,361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,529.13/720,361.13 = 720,361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,529.13x = 720,361.13 × 720,361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,529.13x = 518,920,150,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,920,150,411.27/336,529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541,976.94

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