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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,104 and 504,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,104 and 504,702 is: 755,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,104 : 504,702 = 504,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,104/504,702 = 504,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,104x = 504,702 × 504,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,104x = 254,724,108,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,724,108,804/337,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,624.70

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