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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,723 and 691,102.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,723 and 691,102.50 is: 1,431,194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,723 : 691,102.50 = 691,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,723/691,102.50 = 691,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,723x = 691,102.50 × 691,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,723x = 477,622,665,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,622,665,506.25/333,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,194.93

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