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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,157.13 and 737,363.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,157.13 and 737,363.25 is: 1,603,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,157.13 : 737,363.25 = 737,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,157.13/737,363.25 = 737,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,157.13x = 737,363.25 × 737,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,157.13x = 543,704,562,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,704,562,450.56/339,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,105.23

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