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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,397.50 and 720,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,397.50 and 720,105 is: 1,555,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,397.50 : 720,105 = 720,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,397.50/720,105 = 720,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,397.50x = 720,105 × 720,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,397.50x = 518,551,211,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,551,211,025/333,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,354.23

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