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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,111.50 and 737,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,111.50 and 737,524.50 is: 1,613,538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,111.50 : 737,524.50 = 737,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,111.50/737,524.50 = 737,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,111.50x = 737,524.50 × 737,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,111.50x = 543,942,388,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,942,388,100.25/337,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613,538.51

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