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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,929 and 725,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,929 and 725,778 is: 1,558,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,929 : 725,778 = 725,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,929/725,778 = 725,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,929x = 725,778 × 725,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,929x = 526,753,705,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,753,705,284/337,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,770.35

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