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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,393.50 and 509,575.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,393.50 and 509,575.50 is: 769,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,393.50 : 509,575.50 = 509,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,393.50/509,575.50 = 509,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,393.50x = 509,575.50 × 509,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,393.50x = 259,667,190,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,667,190,200.25/337,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,627.13

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