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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,170 and 529,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,170 and 529,881 is: 842,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,170 : 529,881 = 529,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,170/529,881 = 529,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,170x = 529,881 × 529,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,170x = 280,773,874,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,773,874,161/333,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,734.56

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