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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,135.50 and 767,805.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,135.50 and 767,805.75 is: 1,748,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,135.50 : 767,805.75 = 767,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,135.50/767,805.75 = 767,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,135.50x = 767,805.75 × 767,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,135.50x = 589,525,669,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,525,669,733.06/337,135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,631.25

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