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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,162 and 719,518.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,162 and 719,518.88 is: 1,553,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,162 : 719,518.88 = 719,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,162/719,518.88 = 719,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,162x = 719,518.88 × 719,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,162x = 517,707,411,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,707,411,481.27/333,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,920.95

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