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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,565.33 and 507,151.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,565.33 and 507,151.55 is: 773,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,565.33 : 507,151.55 = 507,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,565.33/507,151.55 = 507,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,565.33x = 507,151.55 × 507,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,565.33x = 257,202,691,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,202,691,497.71/332,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,389.98

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