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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,907.50 and 737,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,907.50 and 737,115 is: 1,612,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,907.50 : 737,115 = 737,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,907.50/737,115 = 737,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,907.50x = 737,115 × 737,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,907.50x = 543,338,523,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,338,523,225/336,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,723.15

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