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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,867 and 787,344.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,867 and 787,344.75 is: 1,856,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,867 : 787,344.75 = 787,344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,867/787,344.75 = 787,344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,867x = 787,344.75 × 787,344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,867x = 619,911,755,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,911,755,352.56/333,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,762.59

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