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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,162.50 and 719,519.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,162.50 and 719,519.50 is: 1,553,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,162.50 : 719,519.50 = 719,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,162.50/719,519.50 = 719,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,162.50x = 719,519.50 × 719,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,162.50x = 517,708,310,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,708,310,880.25/333,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,921.32

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