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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,528.69 and 720,255.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,528.69 and 720,255.38 is: 1,536,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,528.69 : 720,255.38 = 720,255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,528.69/720,255.38 = 720,255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,528.69x = 720,255.38 × 720,255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,528.69x = 518,767,805,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,767,805,216.39/337,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536,959.15

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