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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,052 and 507,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,052 and 507,922 is: 774,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,052 : 507,922 = 507,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,052/507,922 = 507,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,052x = 507,922 × 507,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,052x = 257,984,758,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,984,758,084/333,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,608.04

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