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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,356 and 724,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,356 and 724,732 is: 1,556,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,356 : 724,732 = 724,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,356/724,732 = 724,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,356x = 724,732 × 724,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,356x = 525,236,471,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,236,471,824/337,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556,920.50

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