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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,759.50 and 533,147.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,759.50 and 533,147.50 is: 844,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,759.50 : 533,147.50 = 533,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,759.50/533,147.50 = 533,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,759.50x = 533,147.50 × 533,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,759.50x = 284,246,256,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,246,256,756.25/336,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,063.07

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