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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,481 and 730,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,481 and 730,211 is: 1,598,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,481 : 730,211 = 730,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,481/730,211 = 730,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,481x = 730,211 × 730,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,481x = 533,208,104,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,208,104,521/333,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,915.99

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