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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,040 and 719,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,040 and 719,353 is: 1,553,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,040 : 719,353 = 719,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,040/719,353 = 719,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,040x = 719,353 × 719,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,040x = 517,468,738,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,468,738,609/333,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,773.54

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