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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,301,560.75 and 725,277,667.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,301,560.75 and 725,277,667.50 is: 1,578,233,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,301,560.75 : 725,277,667.50 = 725,277,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,301,560.75/725,277,667.50 = 725,277,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,301,560.75x = 725,277,667.50 × 725,277,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,301,560.75x = 526,027,694,974,240,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,027,694,974,240,576/333,301,560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,233,518.59

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