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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,149.50 and 717,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,149.50 and 717,207 is: 1,525,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,149.50 : 717,207 = 717,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,149.50/717,207 = 717,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,149.50x = 717,207 × 717,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,149.50x = 514,385,880,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,385,880,849/337,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,690.77

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