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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,003 and 519,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,003 and 519,932 is: 811,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,003 : 519,932 = 519,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,003/519,932 = 519,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,003x = 519,932 × 519,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,003x = 270,329,284,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,329,284,624/333,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,792.34

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