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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,152 and 717,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,152 and 717,213 is: 1,525,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,152 : 717,213 = 717,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,152/717,213 = 717,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,152x = 717,213 × 717,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,152x = 514,394,487,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,394,487,369/337,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,704.99

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