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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,081 and 507,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,081 and 507,906 is: 774,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,081 : 507,906 = 507,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,081/507,906 = 507,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,081x = 507,906 × 507,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,081x = 257,968,504,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,968,504,836/333,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,491.80

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