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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,165.50 and 718,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,165.50 and 718,800 is: 1,532,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,165.50 : 718,800 = 718,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,165.50/718,800 = 718,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,165.50x = 718,800 × 718,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,165.50x = 516,673,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,673,440,000/337,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,403.05

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