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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,033.75 and 719,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,033.75 and 719,343 is: 1,553,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,033.75 : 719,343 = 719,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,033.75/719,343 = 719,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,033.75x = 719,343 × 719,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,033.75x = 517,454,351,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,454,351,649/333,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,759.50

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