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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,312.63 and 730,675.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,312.63 and 730,675.69 is: 1,582,765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,312.63 : 730,675.69 = 730,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,312.63/730,675.69 = 730,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,312.63x = 730,675.69 × 730,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,312.63x = 533,886,960,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,886,960,303.60/337,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,765.97

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