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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,249 and 722,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,249 and 722,574 is: 1,548,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,249 : 722,574 = 722,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,249/722,574 = 722,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,249x = 722,574 × 722,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,249x = 522,113,185,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,113,185,476/337,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,153.40

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