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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,552 and 517,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,552 and 517,260 is: 802,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,552 : 517,260 = 517,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,552/517,260 = 517,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,552x = 517,260 × 517,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,552x = 267,557,907,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,557,907,600/333,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,147.51

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