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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,157.50 and 474,817.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,157.50 and 474,817.50 is: 676,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,157.50 : 474,817.50 = 474,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,157.50/474,817.50 = 474,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,157.50x = 474,817.50 × 474,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,157.50x = 225,451,658,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,451,658,306.25/333,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,711.94

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