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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,975 and 670,972.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,975 and 670,972.50 is: 1,360,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,975 : 670,972.50 = 670,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,975/670,972.50 = 670,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,975x = 670,972.50 × 670,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,975x = 450,204,095,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,204,095,756.25/330,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,235.96

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