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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,540 and 517,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,540 and 517,239 is: 802,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,540 : 517,239 = 517,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,540/517,239 = 517,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,540x = 517,239 × 517,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,540x = 267,536,183,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,536,183,121/333,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,111.24

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