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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,107 and 724,241.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,107 and 724,241.63 is: 1,555,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,107 : 724,241.63 = 724,241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,107/724,241.63 = 724,241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,107x = 724,241.63 × 724,241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,107x = 524,525,931,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,525,931,382.64/337,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,962.74

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