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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,111 and 724,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,111 and 724,249 is: 1,555,975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,111 : 724,249 = 724,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,111/724,249 = 724,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,111x = 724,249 × 724,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,111x = 524,536,614,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,536,614,001/337,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,975.97

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