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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,483.75 and 730,208.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,483.75 and 730,208.25 is: 1,598,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,483.75 : 730,208.25 = 730,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,483.75/730,208.25 = 730,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,483.75x = 730,208.25 × 730,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,483.75x = 533,204,088,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,204,088,368.06/333,483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,890.77

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