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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,486 and 499,312.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,486 and 499,312.50 is: 747,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,486 : 499,312.50 = 499,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,486/499,312.50 = 499,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,486x = 499,312.50 × 499,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,486x = 249,312,972,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,312,972,656.25/333,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,596.52

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