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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,666 and 517,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,666 and 517,089 is: 801,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,666 : 517,089 = 517,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,666/517,089 = 517,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,666x = 517,089 × 517,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,666x = 267,381,033,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,381,033,921/333,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,343.36

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