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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,357.50 and 698,587.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,357.50 and 698,587.50 is: 1,446,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,357.50 : 698,587.50 = 698,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,357.50/698,587.50 = 698,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,357.50x = 698,587.50 × 698,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,357.50x = 488,024,495,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,024,495,156.25/337,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,609.29

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