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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,464.50 and 730,176.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,464.50 and 730,176.50 is: 1,598,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,464.50 : 730,176.50 = 730,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,464.50/730,176.50 = 730,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,464.50x = 730,176.50 × 730,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,464.50x = 533,157,721,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,157,721,152.25/333,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,844.02

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