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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,055.25 and 715,663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,055.25 and 715,663.50 is: 1,519,555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,055.25 : 715,663.50 = 715,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,055.25/715,663.50 = 715,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,055.25x = 715,663.50 × 715,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,055.25x = 512,174,245,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,174,245,232.25/337,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,555.76

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