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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,251 and 722,578.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,251 and 722,578.50 is: 1,548,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251 : 722,578.50 = 722,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251/722,578.50 = 722,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251x = 722,578.50 × 722,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251x = 522,119,688,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,119,688,662.25/337,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,163.50

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