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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,116 and 724,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,116 and 724,259 is: 1,555,995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,116 : 724,259 = 724,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,116/724,259 = 724,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,116x = 724,259 × 724,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,116x = 524,551,099,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,551,099,081/337,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,995.86

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