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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,297.50 and 718,291.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,297.50 and 718,291.13 is: 1,529,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,297.50 : 718,291.13 = 718,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,297.50/718,291.13 = 718,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,297.50x = 718,291.13 × 718,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,297.50x = 515,942,140,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,942,140,253.77/337,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,635.23

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