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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,338.63 and 718,800.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,338.63 and 718,800.75 is: 1,549,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,338.63 : 718,800.75 = 718,800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,338.63/718,800.75 = 718,800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,338.63x = 718,800.75 × 718,800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,338.63x = 516,674,518,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,674,518,200.56/333,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,998.95

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