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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,353.63 and 529,554.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,353.63 and 529,554.75 is: 841,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,353.63 : 529,554.75 = 529,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,353.63/529,554.75 = 529,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,353.63x = 529,554.75 × 529,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,353.63x = 280,428,233,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,428,233,247.56/333,353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,233.49

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