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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,211.50 and 474,887.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,211.50 and 474,887.25 is: 676,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,211.50 : 474,887.25 = 474,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,211.50/474,887.25 = 474,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,211.50x = 474,887.25 × 474,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,211.50x = 225,517,900,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,517,900,212.56/333,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,801.07

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