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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,360 and 735,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,360 and 735,264 is: 1,621,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,360 : 735,264 = 735,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,360/735,264 = 735,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,360x = 735,264 × 735,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,360x = 540,613,149,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,613,149,696/333,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621,709.71

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