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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,316.75 and 729,519.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,316.75 and 729,519.75 is: 1,573,079.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,316.75 : 729,519.75 = 729,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,316.75/729,519.75 = 729,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,316.75x = 729,519.75 × 729,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,316.75x = 532,199,065,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,199,065,640.06/338,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573,079.27

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