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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,008 and 517,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,008 and 517,284 is: 801,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,008 : 517,284 = 517,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,008/517,284 = 517,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,008x = 517,284 × 517,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,008x = 267,582,736,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,582,736,656/334,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,126.73

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