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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,565.13 and 726,644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,565.13 and 726,644.25 is: 1,568,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,565.13 : 726,644.25 = 726,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,565.13/726,644.25 = 726,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,565.13x = 726,644.25 × 726,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,565.13x = 528,011,866,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,011,866,058.06/336,565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,825.25

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