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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,642 and 720,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,642 and 720,333 is: 1,569,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,642 : 720,333 = 720,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,642/720,333 = 720,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,642x = 720,333 × 720,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,642x = 518,879,630,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,879,630,889/330,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569,309.50

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