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Finding the Third Proportional to 333 and 875.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 333 and 875.25 is: 2,300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 875.25 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/875.25 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 875.25 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 766,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,062.56/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.49

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