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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,113.75 and 724,254.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,113.75 and 724,254.75 is: 1,555,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,113.75 : 724,254.75 = 724,254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,113.75/724,254.75 = 724,254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,113.75x = 724,254.75 × 724,254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,113.75x = 524,544,942,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,544,942,897.56/337,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,987.98

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