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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,379.50 and 720,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,379.50 and 720,069 is: 1,555,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.50 : 720,069 = 720,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.50/720,069 = 720,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.50x = 720,069 × 720,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.50x = 518,499,364,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,499,364,761/333,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,282.69

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