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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,236 and 516,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,236 and 516,135 is: 799,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,236 : 516,135 = 516,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,236/516,135 = 516,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,236x = 516,135 × 516,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,236x = 266,395,338,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,395,338,225/333,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,419.45

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