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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,389.25 and 720,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,389.25 and 720,090 is: 1,555,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,389.25 : 720,090 = 720,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,389.25/720,090 = 720,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,389.25x = 720,090 × 720,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,389.25x = 518,529,608,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,529,608,100/333,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,327.92

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