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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,449.63 and 701,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,449.63 and 701,745 is: 1,476,822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,449.63 : 701,745 = 701,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,449.63/701,745 = 701,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,449.63x = 701,745 × 701,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,449.63x = 492,446,045,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,446,045,025/333,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,822.91

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