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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,059 and 715,669.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,059 and 715,669.50 is: 1,519,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,059 : 715,669.50 = 715,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,059/715,669.50 = 715,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,059x = 715,669.50 × 715,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,059x = 512,182,833,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,182,833,230.25/337,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,564.33

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