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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,945.50 and 633,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,945.50 and 633,325.50 is: 1,186,881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,945.50 : 633,325.50 = 633,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,945.50/633,325.50 = 633,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,945.50x = 633,325.50 × 633,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,945.50x = 401,101,188,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,101,188,950.25/337,945.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,881.28

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