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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,657 and 517,073.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,657 and 517,073.63 is: 801,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,657 : 517,073.63 = 517,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,657/517,073.63 = 517,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,657x = 517,073.63 × 517,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,657x = 267,365,133,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,365,133,670.64/333,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,317.32

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