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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,288 and 725,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,288 and 725,652 is: 1,579,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,288 : 725,652 = 725,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,288/725,652 = 725,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,288x = 725,652 × 725,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,288x = 526,570,825,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,570,825,104/333,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,927.35

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