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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,664 and 517,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,664 and 517,083 is: 801,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,664 : 517,083 = 517,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,664/517,083 = 517,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,664x = 517,083 × 517,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,664x = 267,374,828,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,374,828,889/333,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,329.57

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