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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,078.55 and 724,184.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,078.55 and 724,184.30 is: 1,555,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,078.55 : 724,184.30 = 724,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,078.55/724,184.30 = 724,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,078.55x = 724,184.30 × 724,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,078.55x = 524,442,895,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,442,895,840.34/337,078.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,847.74

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