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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,153.50 and 717,217.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,153.50 and 717,217.50 is: 1,525,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,153.50 : 717,217.50 = 717,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,153.50/717,217.50 = 717,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,153.50x = 717,217.50 × 717,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,153.50x = 514,400,942,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,400,942,306.25/337,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,717.34

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