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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,524 and 474,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,524 and 474,705 is: 667,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,524 : 474,705 = 474,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,524/474,705 = 474,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,524x = 474,705 × 474,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,524x = 225,344,837,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,344,837,025/337,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,640.93

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