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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,060 and 507,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,060 and 507,933 is: 774,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,060 : 507,933 = 507,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,060/507,933 = 507,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,060x = 507,933 × 507,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,060x = 257,995,932,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,995,932,489/333,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,622.99

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