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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,884 and 500,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,884 and 500,826 is: 751,239

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,884 : 500,826 = 500,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,884/500,826 = 500,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,884x = 500,826 × 500,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,884x = 250,826,682,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,826,682,276/333,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,239

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