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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,716 and 517,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,716 and 517,160 is: 801,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,716 : 517,160 = 517,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,716/517,160 = 517,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,716x = 517,160 × 517,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,716x = 267,454,465,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,454,465,600/333,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,443.34

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