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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,029.25 and 700,872.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,029.25 and 700,872.75 is: 1,475,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,029.25 : 700,872.75 = 700,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,029.25/700,872.75 = 700,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,029.25x = 700,872.75 × 700,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,029.25x = 491,222,611,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,222,611,692.56/333,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,013.42

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