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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,327 and 724,680.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,327 and 724,680.50 is: 1,556,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,327 : 724,680.50 = 724,680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,327/724,680.50 = 724,680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,327x = 724,680.50 × 724,680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,327x = 525,161,827,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,161,827,080.25/337,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556,833.06

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