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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,252.50 and 518,388.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,252.50 and 518,388.50 is: 796,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,252.50 : 518,388.50 = 518,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,252.50/518,388.50 = 518,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,252.50x = 518,388.50 × 518,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,252.50x = 268,726,636,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,726,636,932.25/337,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,811.40

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