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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,288 and 727,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,288 and 727,542 is: 1,588,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,288 : 727,542 = 727,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,288/727,542 = 727,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,288x = 727,542 × 727,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,288x = 529,317,361,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,317,361,764/333,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,168.08

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