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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,967.50 and 684,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,967.50 and 684,297 is: 1,402,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,967.50 : 684,297 = 684,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,967.50/684,297 = 684,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,967.50x = 684,297 × 684,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,967.50x = 468,262,384,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,262,384,209/333,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,119.62

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