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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,101 and 730,336.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,101 and 730,336.50 is: 1,582,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,101 : 730,336.50 = 730,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,101/730,336.50 = 730,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,101x = 730,336.50 × 730,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,101x = 533,391,403,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,391,403,232.25/337,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,289.59

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