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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,504 and 517,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,504 and 517,347 is: 802,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,504 : 517,347 = 517,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,504/517,347 = 517,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,504x = 517,347 × 517,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,504x = 267,647,918,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,647,918,409/333,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,532.86

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