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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,717 and 333,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,717 and 333,578 is: 530,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,717 : 333,578 = 333,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,717/333,578 = 333,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,717x = 333,578 × 333,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,717x = 111,274,282,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,274,282,084/209,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,592.57

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