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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,808 and 724,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,808 and 724,244 is: 1,571,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,808 : 724,244 = 724,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,808/724,244 = 724,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,808x = 724,244 × 724,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,808x = 524,529,371,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,529,371,536/333,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571,350.51

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