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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,150.13 and 717,207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,150.13 and 717,207.75 is: 1,525,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,150.13 : 717,207.75 = 717,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,150.13/717,207.75 = 717,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,150.13x = 717,207.75 × 717,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,150.13x = 514,386,956,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,386,956,660.06/337,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,691.13

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