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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,745.31 and 530,632.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,745.31 and 530,632.27 is: 843,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,745.31 : 530,632.27 = 530,632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,745.31/530,632.27 = 530,632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,745.31x = 530,632.27 × 530,632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,745.31x = 281,570,601,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,570,601,322.32/333,745.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,669.08

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