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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,630 and 517,034.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,630 and 517,034.25 is: 801,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,630 : 517,034.25 = 517,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,630/517,034.25 = 517,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,630x = 517,034.25 × 517,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,630x = 267,324,415,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,324,415,673.06/333,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,260.13

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