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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,427.50 and 440,266.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,427.50 and 440,266.50 is: 581,339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,427.50 : 440,266.50 = 440,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,427.50/440,266.50 = 440,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,427.50x = 440,266.50 × 440,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,427.50x = 193,834,591,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,834,591,022.25/333,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,339.54

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