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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,423.50 and 730,921.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,423.50 and 730,921.50 is: 1,583,310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,423.50 : 730,921.50 = 730,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,423.50/730,921.50 = 730,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,423.50x = 730,921.50 × 730,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,423.50x = 534,246,239,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,246,239,162.25/337,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,310.70

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