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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,363.50 and 698,599.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,363.50 and 698,599.50 is: 1,446,633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,363.50 : 698,599.50 = 698,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,363.50/698,599.50 = 698,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,363.50x = 698,599.50 × 698,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,363.50x = 488,041,261,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,041,261,400.25/337,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,633.26

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