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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,363 and 529,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,363 and 529,569 is: 841,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,363 : 529,569 = 529,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,363/529,569 = 529,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,363x = 529,569 × 529,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,363x = 280,443,325,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,443,325,761/333,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,255.11

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