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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,392 and 720,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,392 and 720,095 is: 1,555,336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,392 : 720,095 = 720,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,392/720,095 = 720,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,392x = 720,095 × 720,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,392x = 518,536,809,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,536,809,025/333,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,336.69

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