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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,796.69 and 731,664.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,796.69 and 731,664.56 is: 1,575,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,796.69 : 731,664.56 = 731,664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,796.69/731,664.56 = 731,664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,796.69x = 731,664.56 × 731,664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,796.69x = 535,333,032,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,333,032,018.32/339,796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575,451.00

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