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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,396 and 500,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,396 and 500,130 is: 750,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,396 : 500,130 = 500,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,396/500,130 = 500,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,396x = 500,130 × 500,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,396x = 250,130,016,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,130,016,900/333,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,249.00

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