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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,507.50 and 492,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,507.50 and 492,933 is: 719,933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,507.50 : 492,933 = 492,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,507.50/492,933 = 492,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,507.50x = 492,933 × 492,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,507.50x = 242,982,942,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,982,942,489/337,507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,933.46

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