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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,274.50 and 476,259.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,274.50 and 476,259.75 is: 680,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,274.50 : 476,259.75 = 476,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,274.50/476,259.75 = 476,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,274.50x = 476,259.75 × 476,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,274.50x = 226,823,349,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,823,349,470.06/333,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,590.17

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