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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,319.44 and 724,661.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,319.44 and 724,661.44 is: 1,556,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,319.44 : 724,661.44 = 724,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,319.44/724,661.44 = 724,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,319.44x = 724,661.44 × 724,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,319.44x = 525,134,198,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,134,198,999.57/337,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556,786.06

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