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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,126 and 437,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,126 and 437,364 is: 574,218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,126 : 437,364 = 437,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,126/437,364 = 437,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,126x = 437,364 × 437,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,126x = 191,287,268,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,287,268,496/333,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,218.97

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