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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,460 and 730,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,460 and 730,465 is: 1,600,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,460 : 730,465 = 730,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,460/730,465 = 730,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,460x = 730,465 × 730,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,460x = 533,579,116,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,579,116,225/333,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,129.30

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