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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,546 and 517,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,546 and 517,248 is: 802,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,546 : 517,248 = 517,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,546/517,248 = 517,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,546x = 517,248 × 517,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,546x = 267,545,493,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,545,493,504/333,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,124.72

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