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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,644 and 720,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,644 and 720,481 is: 1,537,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,644 : 720,481 = 720,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,644/720,481 = 720,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,644x = 720,481 × 720,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,644x = 519,092,871,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,092,871,361/337,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,397.00

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